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Sullivan Diamond Prospecting Core Drills 


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ROCK DRILLING TOOLS AND SUPPLIES. 


diamond drills 

ADAPTED TO 

ALL KINDS OF DRILLING. 


GIVING PERFECTLY RELIABLE 
AND SATISFACTORY 
RESULTS. 



HOLES BORED 

STRAIGHT AND ROUND 

OF ANY SIZE 

AND 

TO ANY DEPTH, 

REMOVING A 

SOLID SECTION OF ROCK. 



Hand Drills. 

Power Drills. 



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PROSPECTING FROM THE SURFACE OR UNDERGROUND. 

Contract Prospecting a Specialty. 




Simpson & Watkins, 

AGENTS F0R PENNSYLVANIA, 

SCRANTON, PA. 

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COPYRIGHT, 1889, 

BY DIAMOND PROSPECTING CO. 














































CONTENTS. 



Frontispiece—“P” Drill.. 

Introductory. 

The Diamond Drill compared with other methods of Prospecting. 

General Features of the Sullivan Diamond Prospecting Core Drill :— 

Engines. 

Hoist.,. 

Hydraulic Feed. 

Friction Roller Bearings. 

Friction Feed. 

No Restrictions as to Use. 

Sullivan Diamond Prospecting Core Drill—Size “A”. 

Sullivan Diamond Prospecting Core Drill—Size 11 B”... 

Sullivan Diamond Prospecting Core Drill—Size “C”. 

Sullivan Diamond Prospecting Core Drill—Size “E”. 

Sullivan Diamond Prospecting Core Drill—Size “G” . 

Sullivan Diamond Prospecting Core Drill—Size “H”. 

Sullivan Diamond Prospecting Core Drill—Size “M". 

Sullivan Diamond Prospecting Core Drill—Size “N”. 

Sullivan Diamond Prospecting Core Drill—Size "P”. 

Equipment Tables. 

Data to be given in making inquiries. 

Extra Equipment.. 

Drill Table of Sizes, Capacities, Dimensions and other Data. 

Shipping Weights and Dimensions. 

Surface Prospecting with the Sullivan Diamond Core Drill : — 

Location of Prospect Hole. 

Foundations and Floor.. 

Shanty. 

Boiler, Pump and Connections. 

Tripod or Derrick. 

Stand-Piping. 

Drilling Tools. 

Reaming and Casing. 

Recovering Taps. 

Coal Prospecting. 

Prospecting by Contract. 

Sullivan Diamond Pointed Bench Drill. 

Price Lists of Boilers, Pumps, Tools, Pipe, Casing, etc. 

Price Lists of Special Tools and Supplies . 

Testimonials and References. 

Miscellaneous Machinery. 


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The Sullivan Diamond Prospecting Core Drill. 



DIAMOND PROSPECTING CO., 

74 and 76 West Lake St., - - Chicago, III. 


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Diamond Prospecting Go. 

74 & 76 WEST LAKE STREET. 

Chicago, III., February i, 1889. 

TN presenting this new Catalogue of the Sullivan Diamond Drills and of 
Rock Drilling Tools and Supplies, we beg leave to call attention to a 
number of improvements and new designs. By our long experience in the sale 
of these machines and in their use for contract prospecting, we have become 
familiar with all the requirements of Diamond Drills for every class of work. The 
company manufacturing the Sullivan Drill has been engaged in the manufacture 
and operation of Diamond Rock Cutting and Boring Machinery since 1868, and 
their experience, combined with our own, has resulted in the improved forms of 
these Drills as now made. 

The sale of the Sullivan Diamond Drill in all parts of the United States 
and in foreign countries proves the extent of its reputation ; and our testimonial 
letters, some of which we publish in this Catalogue,, show the satisfactory results 
which follow its use in all cases, and, we think, justify us in claiming that in 
economy and efficiency, workmanship, cost and all details of design, manufacture 
and operation, the Sullivan Diamond Drill is the best and most satisfactory made. 

We carry all sizes of these Drills in stock, and can fill orders promptly. 
We have also a complete stock of our special tools and fittings. 

We solicit correspondence in regard to Diamond Drills, Rock Drilling Tools 
and Supplies, and the prospecting of mineral lands by contract; submarine dril¬ 
ling ; holes for ventilating and draining mines ; drilling of artesian, oil, salt or gas 
wells ; tests for bridge or other foundations; examination of the condition of 
masonry of bridge piers ; and all work to which the Diamond Drill is applicable ; 
also in regard to complete plants for hoisting and underground hauling, exploring 
hoists, steam pumps, boilers, air compressors, quarrying machinery, etc., etc. 

DIAMOND PROSPECTING CQ. 


SIMPSON & WATKINS, 
AGENTS FOR PENNSYLVANIA, 
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ITS ADVANTAGES 
OVER 

OTHER DRILLS. 


I ) N the development of mineral property for coal or ore, one of the most impor¬ 
tant considerations is the preliminary “prospecting” by which the exact po¬ 
sition, extent, thickness and value of the mineral deposits are ascertained. 
This is usually done by drilling holes from the surface, which is a quicker and 
cheaper method than drifting or sinking a shaft. 

It is now a well-established fact that the only reliable and satisfactory way of 
drilling prospect holes is by means of the Diamond Core Drill. Other methods of 
prospecting, where the Churn Drill Process is used, are absolutely valueless, as far 
as reliable results are concerned. We can give many instances where sums of 
from one thousand to twenty-five thousand dollars have been thrown away in sink¬ 
ing shafts for coal on the records furnished by churn drills, the supposed vein of 
coal proving to be a black bituminous shale. It is impossible to determine accu¬ 
rately with the churn drill the difference between coal and black slate or shale if 
highly bituminous. 

The Diamond Drill bores a perfectly straight, smooth hole to any depth or in 
any given direction from vertical to horizontal, bringing to the surface a solid sec¬ 
tion or “core” of every stratum passed through, in order, showing its exact depth, 
thickness and the character of the rock. This core is large enough to be thoroughly 
examined and tested ; and what is of almost equal value, if the mineral sought for 
is absent, the fact is determined beyond a doubt. It also gives positive information of 
the material that would be met in sinking a shaft to work the mineral whose presence 
has been determined, making it possible to estimate the cost of the shaft closely. 

The requirements of a machine for such work are many and exacting. It must 
be strong, simple and durable, economical in use of steam and in the wear of the 
diamond points or “ carbon,” rapid in operation, and above all, its work must be 
accurate and reliable, so that the results derived from it will be known to be correct, 
as upon them depends the expensive process of sinking shafts and driving tunnels, 
as well as the investment of large sums of money in land. 

Not only for prospecting from the surface, but for drilling in advance of levels 
underground ; for sinking wells for gas, oil or water, especially where coal, salt or 
other minerals are also looked for ; in submarine work, stone quarrying and for 
many other special purposes, the Diamond Drill is far superior to any other. Con¬ 
sequently, it is coming into general use, and is considered essential to the economi¬ 
cal development of mineral lands, as possessing great advantages in time, accuracv 
and economy over any other method of prospecting. 









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GENERAL FEATURES 

«-OF THE-? 

Sullivan Diamond Prospecting Core Drill. 


HE Sullivan Drill fulfills all the requirements necessary for a Diamond 
Drill of the best design and for the most efficient service. It possesses 
the most improved features of machines of this kind, many of them pe¬ 
culiar to itself, and the result of much observation and experience in practical work. 

Each machine, except in case of the smaller sizes, consists of three parts—- 
the engines, the hoisting and the feed apparatus. These parts, although com¬ 
prised in one machine, are yet distinct, and each can be operated independently of 
the others. They are mounted on a cast-iron base-plate, which rests on a bolted 
and braced hardwood frame. The base-plate slides back and forth on ways on the 
frame, moved by a hand lever working in a rack on the frame. By moving the drill 
back in this way it is got out of the way of the rods while pulling up and lowering. 

ENGINES. The engines were designed especially for these machines, with a 
view to simplicity, compactness and economy. They are vertical, two in number, 
set quartering, and can be driven by steam or compressed air. 
Their special feature is in the proportioning and adjustment of 
the valves, which ride upon each other between the cylinders, inter¬ 
act on each other in admitting and cutting off the steam, and are 
thereby balanced. This arrangement allows great compactness of 
the engines, an unusually quick opening and closing of the cylinder 
ports, and produces a correct distribution of the steam for economy 
and smooth running. These engines are provided with a relief drip 
valve, by which all water can be drained from the steam ..pipes 
without entering the steam chest or cylinder, and with petcocks 
for draining the latter after steam is admitted to them. 

The “E ” drill is driven by a single engine, well balanced and 
adapted to steam or compressed air. 

The wearing parts of all the engines are few, and provided 
with ample means of lubrication and adjustment ; so that 
repairs are not frequent. When necessary, they can be m»de 
by any intelligent engineer or machinist; the drill runner, with 
a portable forge and the tools usually found in a drill outfit, can make 
all ordinary repairs. 

HOIST. The hoisting apparatus in the larger machines consists of an iron 
drum, wound with wire rope, and with suitable combinations of gearing for hoist- 



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ing the full weight of rods from any ordinary depth 
without the necessity of using double blocks. The drum 
is controlled by means of a powerful wood-lined brake, 
operated by a hand-lever and screw or cam, and adjust¬ 
able for wear. The hoisting gears are disconnected 
while not in use for hoisting, to avoid unnecessary wear. 

In the “M” Hand Drill and the “E” Drill for under¬ 
ground prospecting, the rods are raised by hand power, 
with rope and blocks. When the “E” drill is used for 
surface work, it is fastened to a frame provided with 
drum and gearing, and the rods hoisted by crank 
power. 

HYDRAULIC FEED. For the advance or “feed ” 
of the drilling bit, the Single Cylinder Hydraulic Piston 

i—. , • , no . • r Fig. 2 . Hoisting Drum “P” Drill. 

Feed is used on all Sullivan Drills except m case of 

the “ M ” and “ E ” drills, whose friction feed will be described later. With the 
hydraulic cylinder the feed is not limited to three or four speeds, as in the case 

of the positive gear-fed drills, but can be adjusted to any degree 
of nicety necessary to secure the best results in speed and ac¬ 
curacy. Referring to the sectional view of the feed apparatus 
(Fig. 4), it will be seen that its arrangement and operation are 
as follows : 

A is the hydraulic cylinder, in which the piston B, moves 
up and down, attached to the piston-rod C, which moves with 
it. Connection to the pump is made at the tee D , and to the 
escape at the tee E, the water being let in and out through 
brass tubes F, and ports cast in the cylinder heads. Valves 1 
and 2 are the “inlet” valves, and 3 and 4 the “outlet” valves. 
When 1 and 3 are open and 2 and 4 closed, water is pumped 
in above the piston and allowed to escape from below it, and 
the piston moves downward ; when 2 and 4 are open and 1 
and 3 closed, the reverse is the case, and the piston moves 
upward. 

To the upper end of the piston-rod is screwed the thrust 
plate G, through which pass three studs screwed into another 
thrust plate H. Between the thrust plates are two sets of fric¬ 
tion ball roller bearings, one set on each side of collar / on the 
drive-rod J. This collar transmits the vertical motion of the 
hydraulic piston to the drilling bit ; for as the piston and piston- 
rod descend they carry with them the two thrust-plates G and 
H, and the two roller-bearings with the collar between them. 
The collar is screwed fast to the drive-rod J , and rotates with 
it, the rod being turned by the mitre gear K, which is driven 
by a similar mitre gear on the engine shaft. The piston-rod 
and drive-rod, then, descend together, the latter rotating within 

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Now the drill-rods, at the lower end of which is the 
drilling bit, pass through the drive-rod, and are held up 
and turned by means of a chuck L, screwed to the bot¬ 
tom of drive-rod. Therefore, as the engine runs, turning 
the mitre gear and drive-rod, the latter rotates within 
the hydraulic piston-rod and descends with it, sliding 
through the mitre gear, whose splines slide in grooves 
in the drive-rod; and the drive-rod, descending, carries 
with it the chuck, drill-rods and drilling bit. Thus by 
admitting water, under pressure, to one side of the hy¬ 
draulic piston, and releasing it from the other side, the 
piston can be moved either up or down, the downward 
or advance movement being called “Feed.” 

ADVANTAGES OF HYDRAULIC FEED. The ad¬ 
vantages of the hydraulic feed are many, for econ¬ 
omy of time and saving of diamonds, and for great accur¬ 
acy and safety in operation. The amount of water ad¬ 
mitted to or released from the hydraulic cylinder can 
be varied to any degree by simply adjusting the inlet 
and outlet valves ; and as the feed depends directly 
upon that amount, it follows that the feed can be ad¬ 
justed with the greatest nicety. This unlimited range 
of feed is of the greatest importance, as by its means the 
operator, noticing at once any change in the hardness of 
the rock, shown by the gauges on the hydraulic cylin¬ 
der, and indicated by the running of the drill, can im¬ 
mediately change the feed to exactly suit the new 
stratum penetrated ; and in entering softer rock, can 
take advantage of a faster feed, if only for a few inches. 
Thus he is enabled to use skill and judgment to secure 
the most rapid and satisfactory progress. 

The fact that the feed apparatus is entirely inde¬ 
pendent of the engines adds another element of economy 
to the Sullivan Drills, as the feed can be increased, 
diminished, or reversed while the drill is running, without 
loss of time. This fact adds also to the safe running 
of the machine, as in case of threatened wedging of the 
bit, it is a great advantage to keep the rods turning, at the 
same time stopping or reversing the feed until the bit 

Section of Hydraulic Feed Apparatus. cu £ s c ^ ear 

The hydraulic feed, operated by a constant pressure rather than a constant rate 
of advance, allows the drill to run with slightly slower feed on suddenly entering 
hard rock, when the runner can at once give the amount of feed the machine will 
take without injury to the diamonds. Thus the hydraulic feed avoids the shocks 
and jars, and consequent danger of breaking or wrenching out diamonds when 
drilling in rocks of different degrees of hardness, none of which can be avoided 
in drills using the “positive” gear feed. 


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NO DROP OF DRILL-RODS. As the water escaping from below the feed 
piston is throttled by the outlet valves while feeding down, and led up above the 
level of bottom of piston, it follows that the water cannot escape from bottom of 
cylinder faster than it enters at the top. Hence the lower part of the cylinder is 
always full of water, and in case a cavity is struck, the weight of the drill-rods, 
hanging on the piston, is supported by this body of water, which is incompressible, 
and prevents entirely the dropping of the rods. When a cavity is struck, the hydraulic 
feed continues downward as regularly as in drilling through hard rock. 

ADVANTAGE OF SINGLE CYLINDER. By the use of a single cylinder 
with drill-rods passing through its centre, the line of pressure is always kept directly 
in the line of drill-rods, avoiding cross strains and reducing friction. 

INDICATING GAUGES. The S uli.ivan Drills are provided with gauges 
which indicate at once the pressure on the bit and condition of the core. This pre¬ 
vents grinding away the core, and at once indicates to the runner any change in the 
formation. 

FRICTION ROLLER BEARINGS. An important detail of the hydraulic 

feed-drills is the friction roller bearing, shown in Fig. 4 
and in the accompanying perspective view, Fig. 5. It con¬ 
sists of two sets of hardened steel balls, ground round and 
true, which run in grooves in steel plates, also hardened and 
ground. One set sustains the weight of the rods when they 
hang in the drill-chuck ; the other set sustains the upward 
thrust of the rods in drilling. This device reduces to a 
minimum the amount of work lost in friction, leaving the 
whole power of the engines to be devoted to drilling. The 
friction roller bearing is enclosed in a sheath which keeps it 
clean and prevents heating. 

FRICTION FEED. —As the hydraulic feed is not applicable to the smaller 
machines, another form has been used in their design. It is a friction feed, not 
hitherto applied to rock drills, which consists of a system of differential gearing, 
driven by friction, instead of being “ positive.” The driving power from drill-spindle 
to countershaft is transmitted through leather washers on either side of the loose upper 
countershaft gear. In feeding, the gear and washers are pressed against a collar 
below them on the countershaft, by tightening a compression spring. This spring is 
coiled in a sleeve, which is keyed to the countershaft above the upper gear. When 
the spring is compressed, the countershaft revolves with the upper gear and 
washers, at a speed determined by the amount of compression, the lower counter¬ 
shaft gear turning the feed nut gear; and as the amount of compression of the 
spring, and consequently the friction of the washers, can be increased or diminished 
at will, it follows that the feed can be varied up to any limit fixed by the propor¬ 
tions of the feed gears. 

This feed has drilled many thousand feet in jasper, quartzite and gneiss, as 
well as in soft formations, with very satisfactory results; for the “friction” element of 
this arrangement, like the hydraulic feed of the larger Sullivan Drills, allows the 
same careful regulation of the feed, to secure the best results in all kinds of rock 
without danger to the diamonds. 

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has been the aim to make them simple, and of strong, durable material, with all 
parts easily accessible. This is especially necessary in machines of this char¬ 
acter, which are frequently subjected to rough usage in mines, backwoods or 
mountainous country, in remote places, where any break-down might entail great 
loss of time. As, however, an occasional mishap can not be avoided, all parts of 
these Drills are made to gauge, by jigs and templates, and hence are interchange¬ 
able. The parts most liable to need replacing are kept in stock at store or factory, 
and any piece can be forwarded at once on receipt of telegraphic order. 

NO RESTRICTIONS AS TO USE. —When Diamond Drills were first built 
for prospecting work, their sale was controlled by a few persons having a monopoly 
of all important Diamond Drill patents then in existence, and the purchaser was put 
under numerous restrictions as to the use of his machine. Some manufacturers of Dia¬ 
mond drills attempt to impose these restrictions even now, the recent catalogue of 
one company stating that the regular prices named, “give purchasers the right to 
use for prospecting purposes, or shafting, only on property owned or worked by 
them under a bona fide mining lease ; and for blasting purposes, only upon contracts 
in which they have a bona fide interest. Where a more extended license is required 
it must be obtained by special contract.” 

The Sullivan Drill was the first Diamond Drill sold absolutely without restric¬ 
tions. It has been so sold ever since its first appearance on the market. Any one 
buying a Sullivan Diamond Drill has perfect liberty to use it as he would any other 
piece of property. He can use it when and where he likes, for his own work, or 
under contract to work for others, and can lease or sell it if he so desires. 

The SKILL REQUIRED TO OPERATE the Sullivan Diamond Prospecting 
Drills is not unusual in amount. Any man of ordinary intelligence, with a fair 
knowledge of engines and machinery and rock formations, can run one of these 
drills for ordinary prospecting. For deep drilling, it is well for the man in charge 

to have had the experience that comes from ordi¬ 
nary prospecting, in order that he may be prepared 
for any contingencies that may arise. In all cases 
where a machine is sent out to be used by those 
unfamiliar with Diamond Drills, we recommend the 
purchaser to engage an experienced operator, whom 
we can always provide, to take charge of the drill 
for a few weeks only, to instruct the purchaser’s 
operator thoroughly in the running of the machine 
and the setting of diamonds. This plan is always 
economical in the end ; for, while the drills can be 
operated by those not familiar with them, as ex¬ 
plained above, yet the knowledge gained from a 
competent instructor enables a new operator to 
make much more rapid progress, with less danger 
of accidents, than would be possible with a knowledge due to only a few weeks’ 
personal experience. 

With the above general description of the Sullivan Drill, and the details of each 
machine which follow, a good idea can be had of their qualifications for perfectly 
satisfactory work. We shall be glad to furnish any further information if it is desired- 



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DIAMOND PROSPECTING CORE DRILL 

SIZE “ A ” 



CAPACITY, 1200 FEET DEPTH. DIAM. OF HOLE, 1 3-4 IN. DIAM, OF COKE, 1 3-16 IN. 

(See Note 2 on page 24 in regard to increasing size of hole). 


The cut shows the Cylinder and Drive-Rod set at an angle, by means of its 
swiveled connection to the Frame. * In this way a hole can be drilled at any angle, 
from vertical to horizontal. This is invaluable for underground prospecting, and is 
sometimes necessary in surface work. All Sullivan Drills are swiveled in this way. 

We have used “A” Drills for years in our own contract work, and have frequently 
drilled with them to a depth of noo or 1200 feet with the most satisfactory results. 

For equipment furnished with the “A” Drill and included in the price, see 
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CAPACITY, 3000 FEET DEPTH, DIAM. OF HOLE, 2 IN, DIAM. OF CORE, 1 3-8 IN. 


The engines, hoisting rig and feed works of this machine are strongly built for 
deep work. The hoisting gears are proportioned for a heavy weight of rods, the 
drum making one revolution to 39 of the engine ; while for less depths, a direct 
gearing in the ratio of 1 to 13, allows quick hoisting speed with light loads, one 
revolution of the drum winding up about six feet of the rope. 

We have drilled with our “ B ” Drill to a depth of over 2,350 feet without coun¬ 
terbalancing the weight of drill-rods. 

For equipment furnished with the “ B ” Drill and included in price, see page 22. 
For shipping weights and dimensions, see page 25. 










































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DIAMOND PROSPECTING CORE DRILL 


SIZE “C.” 



CAPACITY, 1300 FEET DEPTH. DIAM, OF HOLE, 1 3-4 IN. DIAM. OP' COKE, 1 3-1G IN. 

This Drill, in its hoisting apparatus and some other details, is modeled after 
the “ B ” Drill. It will give excellent results either in shallow holes or when called 
upon to work up to the extreme limit of its capacity. 

For equipment furnished with the “ C ” Drill and included in the price, see 
page 22. For shipping weights and dimensions, see page 25. 














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DIAMOND PROSPECTING CORE DRILL. 

SIZE “ E.” 



CAPACITY, 300 FEET DEPTH. DIAM. OF HOLE, 1 1-2 IN. DIAM. OF CORE, 15-16 IN. 

The “ E ” Drill was designed especially for underground prospecting, which is 
carried on very generally in mines that are systematically and economically operated. 
For this work a diamond drill must have all the requirements of a drill for surface 
prospecting, and in addition it must be capable of being operated in a small space; 
and it must be light and easily taken apart, so that it can be transported from place 
to place under ground without difficulty and without loss of time. 

Our “ E ” Drill possesses all these requirements. It is supported directly 
between the standards, so that the line of greatest pressure coincides with the line of 
greatest resistance, and there is no tendency for the drill to twist and get out of line 
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the standards, there is a system of braces, not shown in the cut, which are adjusted 
directly opposite to the thrust of the rod, thus making the drill absolutely rigid. 

Especial attention is called to the small size and light weight of this machine, 
given below, and to the fact that it can be taken apart or set up in fifteen minutes, 
as showing how well it is adapted to underground work : 

Weight of Drill complete, set up.580 lbs. 

Heaviest piece.125 “ 

No other piece weighs over. 75 “ 

Space required in line of Drill Rods.6 ft. 6 in. 

Width.2 ft. 2 in. Height.5 ft. 8 in. 

Weight of Drill and Frame set up for surface prospecting. . . .830 lbs. 

By using 12 inch runs instead of 20 inch, the distance required in line of Drill 
Rods is 5 feet 2 inches. 



"E" DRILL ON FRAME FOR SURFACE PROSPECTING. 

Some features of the “E” Drill—Engines, Friction Feed, Frame for Surface Pros¬ 
pecting, etc., have been mentioned in the general description of Sullivan Drills. 

It remains to say only that the “E” Drill has met with great favor in the 
gold aiki silver mines of the West, and in the iron mines of the Lake Superior 
region, and New York and New Jersey. 

For equipment furnished with the “E” Drill and included in the price, see 
page 22. For shipping weights and dimensions, see page 25. 


















































































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SIZE G.” 



CAPACITY, 300 FEET DEPTH. DIAM. OF HOLE, 1 1-2 IN'. DIAM. OF C OKE, 15-1G IN, 


This is a drill of the same general features and capacity as the “E” but with 
some differences of detail. The drill-rods are screwed to the lower end of the feed¬ 
screw, without the interposition of a drive-chuck. This drill is provided with fric¬ 
tion feed, and will do the same work as the “E” with equally accurate and satis¬ 
factory results. 

It is especially adapted to horizontal prospecting under-ground. A number of 
“G” Drills are in successful operation in the Lake Superior Mines. 

For equipment furnished with the “ G ” Drill, and included in the price, see 
page 22. For shipping weights and dimensions, see page 25. 























































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DIAMOND PROSPECTING CORE DRILL 


SIZE “H.” 



CAPACITY, 700 FEET DEPTH. DIAM. OF HOPE, 1 3-4 IN. DIAM. OF COKE, 1 3-16 IN. 

This is a Hydraulic Feed-Drill, and as well and strongly built as the larger sizes. 
The cut shows one way of setting up the Sullivan Hydraulic Feed-Drills and of 
making steam and water connections to boiler and pump. The upper steam joint 
near the engines is a union, which is swiveled so as to allow the drill to be moved 
back and forth on the frame without breaking the joint. This connection may also 
be made with steam-hose, which allows greater freedom of motion of the drill. 

The vertical piece marked “Standard” is plugged or solid, and acts only as a 
support to the steam-pipes above. 

In setting up the larger sizes of drills, the duplex pump used with them is 
placed beside the frame, usually at the left of the drill, for convenience in piping to 
the boiler. (See page 27.) 

For equipment furnished with the “ H ” Drill, and included in price, see page 
22. For shipping weights and dimensions, see page 25. 






















































































































































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DIAMOND PROSPECTING CORE DRILL. 


SIZE “ M.” 



CAPACITY, 300 FEET DEPTH. DIAM. OF HOLE, 1 3-4 IN. DIAM. OF COKE, 1 3-16 IN. 

Where a comparatively small amount of land is to be developed, it often hap¬ 
pens that the owner wishes to do it at different times, as suits his convenience, and 
yet does not wish to buy an expensive drill. To meet this demand, as well as that 
for a drill for prospecting in rough and mountainous country, where a steam-drill 
and boiler could not be transported, a special form of the Sullivan Drill has been 
designed, to be operated by hand-power or by belt. When a belt is used it can be 
run from a “ Horse-power ” or from an engine. 

This drill, shown above, is mounted on hollow standards, with hollow back 
braces — an arrangement which combines strength, rigidity and light weight. 
Binding clamps allow change of position along the standards, and there is a swivel- 
joint in line of the crank-shafts, so that the proper setting can be had to bore a hole 
at any angle. 

The “ M ” is built with the same care as the larger and more expensive drills. 
It has the same friction feed as the “ E ” and “G” Drills, and will do as accurate 
work. By means of the cranks shown in the cut, a hole can be drilled of size and 
depth specified above ; or by belt-power a somewhat greater depth can be reached. 
When operated by hand-power, three men are required, two turning the cranks and 
one supplying water to the drill-rods by a hand-pump. 

For equipment furnished with the “ M ” Drill and included in the price, see 
page 23. For shipping weights and dimensions, see page 25. 










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DIAMOND PROSPECTING CORE DRILL. 


SIZE “ N.” 



The “ N ” Drill is arranged with extra large swivel-head, drive-rod and hydranlic 
cylinder for drilling a 2^4 in. hole, removing ilfi in. core. Some idea of the power 
of this drill, and of one the special advantages of the hydraulic feed, can be gained 
from the fact that the hydraulic piston, eleven inches in diameter, can at any time 
be instantly subjected to a hydraulic pressure of at least 180 pounds per square inch, 
giving a total pressure of over fifteen thousand pounds instantly available to raise the 
rods while the drill is running , in case of any blocking or wedging in the hole. This 
is a feature not possessed by other diamond drills. 

For equipment furnished with the “ N ” Drill and included in the price, see 
page 22. For shipping weights and dimensions, see page 25. 




































































































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DIAMOND PROSPECTING CORE DRILL. 

SIZE “ P. ” 

(See Frontispiece.) 

CAPACITY 4,000 FT. DEPTH. DIAIYI. OF HOLE 3 3-4 IN. DIAM. OF CORE 1 7-8 IN. 

HE Sullivan “P” Drill is the most powerful Diamond Drill built, and 
has a capacity far in excess of that required for any hole that has yet been 
drilled by a Diamond Drill in this country. It is always well, however, to 
have the available power greater than that which may be ordinarily needed ; for 
the surplus can then be depended upon in case of certain emergencies that may 
occur in deep work, where its absence might cause much damage or delay. 

It may be remarked in this connection, that it is well, in purchasing a machine, 
to select one a little larger than that just equal to the work contemplated, in case 
the drilling should be carried deeper than was expected. 

The engines of the “ P ” are similar to those of the “ B ” and other smaller 
drills, but much more powerful. Its hoisting arrangement is ver)' complete, con¬ 
sisting of (i) a friction hoist, in which a grooved wheel is pressed, by a hand- 
lever, into a raised V in the drum, turning it at the rate of one revolution to 4 of 
the engine; (2) a direct hoist, with ratio of 1 to 11 ; (3) by means of a set of 
back gears, a ratio 1 to 33 ; (4) by a second set of back gears, a ratio 1 to 50. By 
this arrangement a hoisting speed can be used, adapted always to the weight of 
rods to be raised, thus saving considerable time in hoisting from a great depth; for 
the different combinations can be thrown in or out in a few seconds, and several 
speeds used during one pull. 

As this drill on its base-plate is too heavy to be easily slid back and forth on 
the frame, a special device has been made use of for this purpose. There are two 
axles passing through the base plate, with wheels at their ends, and hand-levers 
keyed to the axles. With the levers in the position shown in the cut, (frontispiece), 
the wheels are raised off the frame, and the base-plate clamped down to it. Rais¬ 
ing the levers to a vertical position loosens the clamps by means of cams on the 
axle, and at the same time lowers the wheels to the track and raises the base-plate 
to rest on the axle and wheels. The drill can then be rolled back on the frame. 
Reversing the former operations clamps it again to the frame. Thus in spite of the 
weight of so powerful a machine, the work of moving it back and forth is done very 
quickly and easily, with no danger of disturbing the setting of the machine. This 
arrangement, either with the wheels, or with the sliding ways as in the lighter 
machines, is much simpler, easier and safer than the “ Hinge Joint” used on some 
Diamond Drills. 

The hydraulic cylinder of this machine is 14)^ inches diameter, which 
with 180 pounds pump pressure, gives a total available upward or downward pres¬ 
sure of over twenty-seven thousand pounds. 

For equipment furnished with the “ P ” Drill and included in the price, see 
page 22. For shipping weights and dimensions see page 25. 













DIAMOND PROSPECTING CO., CHICAGO. 


EQUIPMENT TABLES. 


The following equipment is furnished with the Sullivan Diamond Prospect¬ 
ing Drills A, B, C, H, N and P, without extra charge:— 


1 Bit-Set with Carbons (black diamonds). 

2 Blank Bits ready to set. 

200 ft. of Drill-Rods with Couplings. 

1 half length Drill-Rod with Coupling. 

1 ten-foot Core-Barrel. 

1 Core Lifter (consisting of shell and lifter). 

50 ft. 4-ply Water-Hose with connection, for 
Drill-Rods. 

12 ft. 4-ply Water-Hose with connection, to con¬ 
nect Drill and Pump. 

20 ft. 4-ply Suction-Hose with Connection and 
Strainer. 

3 ft. 5-ply Steam-Hose, with Connection, for 
Pump. 

10 ft. 7-ply Steam-Hose with Connection, for 
Drill. 

5 ft. two-ply Drip-Hose. 

1 Swivel Steam Connection for Engine. 

1 Wire Rooe (wound on Hoisting Drum) with 
Hook; with A, C and H, 75 ft. of 1 2 * * * * 7 in. Rope; 
with B and N, 100 ft. of % in. Rope ; with 
P, 150 ft. of in. Rope. 

1 Safety-Clamp 

1 Sheave for Hoisting-Rods. 

1 Hoisting Bale and Bolt. 

1 Lifting-Swivel or Hoisting-Plug, with Coup¬ 
ling. 

1 Water-Swivel with Coupling and Elbow. 

1 Pressure-Gauge for Feed-Cylinder. 


1 Tool Chest with Lock and Key. 

1 complete set of Diamond-Setting Tools, con¬ 
sisting of: — 

1 3j4 in. Jaw-Vise with Swiveled Base and 
Jaw. 

1 Breast-Drill with 5 Bits from J4 to X ' n - 
diam. 

1 set of 12 Setting Chisels and Punches. 

1 Light Hammer for Diamond-Setting. 

1 pair each, six-in. Dividers, Inside and 
Outside Calipers. 

1 Head for holding Bits. 

1 lb. Copper Wire. 

1 Machinist’s Hammer 

1 6-inch Adjustable Level. 

2 prs. Pipe-Tongs, adjustable 1 to 2 inch. 

1 14-inch Pipe-Wrench. 

2 12-inch Monkey-Wrenches. 

1 complete set of Solid Wrenches for Engine, 
Chuck, etc. 

1 Malleable Hand Oiler. 

1 1-gallon Oil Can. 

1 Leather Packing Mould for Hydraulic Piston. 
1 Steel Pin for Packing Box. 

1 Engine Oil Cup with Valve. 

2 Recovering Taps. 

Rubber and Hemp Packing, and Waste. 

All Pipe and Fittings necessary to connect 
Drill, Pump and Boiler. 


The following equipment is furnished with the Sullivan Diamond Prospect¬ 
ing Drills “E” and “G,” without extra charge:— 


1 Bit set with Carbons. 

2 Blank Bits ready to set. 

195 ft. of Drill-Rods, with Couplings. 

1 5-ft. Core-Barrel. 

1 20-in. Core-Barrel 
1 Core-Lifter Shell, with two Lifters. 

17 ft. of 1-in. 4-ply Steam-Hose. 

17 ft. of X‘* n - 2-ply Water-Hose. 

7 ft. of %-in. 2-ply Water-Hose. 

1 Water-Swivel. 

1 Lifting-Swivel. 

1 Safety-Clamp. 

I Pressure-Gauge. 

1 Tool-Chest with Lock and Key. 

1 complete set of Diamond-Setting Tools, con¬ 
sisting of:— 

1 3J4 in. JawVise with swiveled base and jaw. 
1 Breast-Drill, with 5 Bits, from X to X iiu 
diameter. 


1 set of 12 Setting Chisels and Punches. 

1 light Hammer for diamond-setting. 

1 pair each 6-in. Dividers, Inside and Out¬ 
side Calipers. 

1 Head for holding Bits. 

1 lb. Copper Wire. 

1 Machinist’s Hammer. 

1 6-in. Adjustable Level. 

1 pair Pipe-Tongs. 

2 14-in. Pipe-Wienches. 

2 10-in. Monkey-Wrenches. 

1 complete set of Solid Wrenches for engine,etc. 
1 Malleable Hand Oiler. 

1 half-gallon Oil Can. 

1 Engine Oil Cup. 

2 Recovering Taps. 

Rubber and Hemp Packing, and Waste. 

Valves and Fittings ready to connect to supply 
of steam or compressed air. 






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The following equipment is furnished with the Sullivan Diamond Prospecting 
Drill “ M ” (hand-power), without extra charge :— 


1 Bit set with Carbon. 

2 Blank Bits ready to set 

1 set of 12 Chisels and Punches for diamond 
setting. 

1 Head for holding bits while setting. 

100 ft. of Drill-Rods, with Couplings. 

1 Lever Hand-Pump. 

1 10-ft. Core-Barrel. 

1 20-in. Core-Barrel. 

1 Core-Shell and Lifter. 

12 ft. of 1-in. 4-ply Suction-Hose. 

10 ft. of j4-in. 2-ply Water-Hose. 

1 Water-Swivel. 


1 Lifting-Swivel. 

1 Safety-Clamp. 

1 Tool-Box with Lock and Key 

2 pairs Pipe-Tongs. 

1 14-in. Pipe-Wrench. 

1 10-in. Monkey-Wrench. 

1 complete set of Solid Wrenches. 

1 Hand Oil-Can. 

1 half-gallon Oil-Can. 

1 Copper Strainer. 

1 15-in. Pulley for attaching power to crank 
shaft. 


EXTRA EQUIPMENT. 


The equipment required with a Diamond Drill Outfit, besides that contained 
in the preceding tables, depends largely upon the locality in which the drill is to be 
used. If the work is near a town or good-sized mine where access can be had 
to a well-equipped blacksmith shop, the following list of necessary tools can be 
smaller than if the work is to be done in some locality away from a shop of any kind: 


Boiler and Pump, with Injector, Flue-Cleaner, 
Poker, etc., and a Portable Forge, unless 
they are already available at the point where 
work is to be done. 

1 Reamer for casing. 

1 extra set (8) Carbons for reamer. 

1 Steel Chopping-Bit for sinking stand-pipe. 

2 Jacks, either the common Screw or the 
Ratchet-Jack. We recommend the latter, 


from the fact that it works much more 
quickly and effectually than the common jack. 
Block and Tackle. 

Chain-Tongs for screwing casing. 

Drive-Head and Shoe for stand-pipe. 
Pipe-Clamps suitable for drive-pipe and casing. 
Hand-Saw, Axe, Shovel. 

1 Pipe-Cutter. 

1 set Stocks and Dies, J4 in. to 3 in. 


DATA TO BE GIVEN 

WHEN INQUIRING IN REGARD TO PURCHASE OF DRILLS. 

Maximum depth to be drilled in any one hole. 

Material to be prospected for. 

Probable amount and character of drift or loose material above the rock— 
whether sand, quicksand, clay, gravel, bowlders, etc. Upon this depends the size 
and probable length of standpipe. 

Probable character of of the rock formations—whether hard or soft, solid or 
broken. 

Will Boiler or Pump be required ? Also, what other extra equipment ? 

WHEN INQUIRING IN REGARD TO CONTRACT PROSPECTING 

Give all the data mentioned above, except in regard to Boiler and Pump, which are 
always a part of our contract outfits. Also state amount of work which will be guar¬ 
anteed, distance of location from railroad freight station, general character 
cf country as regards hauling of machinery, rate per day for teams, availability of 
boarding places for men, and similar information. 




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DIAMOND PROSPECTING CO., CHICAGO. 


TABLE OF 

SIZES, C/rf/ceiTIES, DIJV1EJ^SIOJMS /rJMD OTHEF( 9AT/r 

—-OF THE-—* 






4 

3 

tH 

Capacity. 

w 

« 

0 

a 

W 

Ph 

w 

Oh 

p 

W ao 

05 00 

3 S 

05 

go S 
gfiSrig 

Space Required. 

Price, 





P-I 

— 



Q 

0 

Depth 

of 

Diam. 

OF 

0 

s' 

< 

s 

< 

w 

E- 

cc 

O' 5 

w ^ 

05 

a. w 

p £ 

Ch 

0 2 p Sph 
ra p w 

OQ 

OS 

H. P. 

Drive-Rod in Lowest Position. 

F. O. B. 

N 

53 

Hole. 

Feet. 

Hole. 

In. 

O 

In. 

£ 

In. 

X 

w 

In. 

Floor pace. Height. 

Chicago. 

A 

1200 

1# 

2 

l 3 /ie 

1 H 

1 

IX 

6x3x7 

12 

3 ft. 6 in. x 6 ft. 3 in. 6 ft. 9 in. 


B 

3000 

IX 

2 

6x3x7 

15 

3 ft. 9in.x7ft.0in. 7ft. 6in. 


C 

1200 

1* 

I 3 / 

-1/16 

1 

IX 

6x3x7 

12 

3ft.6in.x6ft.3in. 6 ft. 9 in 


E 

300 

IX 

15/ 

/16 

1 

!X 

4J4x2X*5 

8 

^ See page 16, also . 


G 

300 

1 X 

1# 

15/ 

/16 

16/ 

/IG 

1 

ix 

IX 

4Xx2^x5 

4,X x2/4x5 

8 

i Note 2 below. 


££ 011 
Frame. 

300 

1 

8 

2 ft. 6 in. x 6 ft. 3 in. 


H 

700 

1 X 

I7l6 

1 

IX 

4X x2ffjx5 

10 

3 ft. 2 in. x 6ft. 3 in. 6 ft. 6 in. 


M 

N 

p 

300 

1# 

m 

sx 

l 3 /io 

Han 

d or 

Belt Power 

Drill. 

See note 2 below. 


2000 

1 x 

1X 

IX 

2 

6x3x7 

20 

'3 ft. 9 in. x 7 ft. 3 in. 7 ft. 6 in. 


4000 

1 % 

2 

8 x 4 x 12 

25 

4 ft 1 in. x 7 ft. 6 in. 10ft.6in. 










It should be borne in mind that— 

1. Holes can be increased in diameter to any desired size by using a Ream¬ 
ing-Bit. Also, by using a larger core-barrel, lifter and bit, a larger bole can be 
drilled than that given in column three. 

2. Space required for E, G and M Drills depends upon the position of the 
standards and braces, which are placed to suit the surroundings and the direction 
of drilling. For space in which the E Drill can be operated, see page 16. Height 
of M drill to top of standards about 5 ft. 6 in. 

3. Prices are f. o. b. Chicago, unless otherwise specified. An extra charge is 
made for packing for export, or any other unusual shipping expense. 
















































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SHIPPING WEIGHTS AND DIMENSIONS. 


A OR C DRILL. 

Weight of Drill without Swivel-Head. . .1060 lbs. 

Swivel-Head boxed separately, 380 “ 


Frame. 440 “ 

Equipment, page 22 .1450 “ 


Total Weight, Drill and Equipment. ..3330 lbs. 

In 9 boxes, occupying, with Drill and Frame, 
about 111 cubic feet. 

Weight of Rods, boxed, with Couplings, 


per 100 ft. 340 lbs. 

Weight of 12 H. P. Boiler on Wheels . .5400 “ 
6x3x? Duplex Pump.1200 “ 


B DRILL. 

Weight of Drill without Swivel-Head. . .1950 lbs. 

Swivel-Head boxed separately, 530 “ 


Frame. 600 “ 

Equipment, page 22 .1620 11 


Total Weight, Drill and Equipment . .. .4700 lbs. 

In 9 boxes, occupying, with Drill and Frame, 
about 132 cubic feet. 

Weight of Rods, boxed, with Couplings, 


per 100 ft. 380 lbs. 

Weight of 15 H. P. Boiler on Wheels. 5800 “ 
6x3x7 Duplex Pump.1200 “ 


E OR G DRILL. 


Weight of Drill complete. 580 lbs. 

Equipment, page 22 .1145 “ 


Total Weight, Drill and Equipment. .. .1725 lbs. 

In 10 boxes, containing Drill and Equipment, 
and occupying about 32 cubic feet. 

Weight of Rods, boxed, with Couplings, 

per 100 ft. 360 lbs. 

Weight of 8 H. P. Boiler on Wheels . . .4550 “ 

“ Al'/z x2^4x5 Special Pump .... 350 “ 

Note. —The heaviest piece of E or G Drill 
weighs only 125 lbs., and no other piece over 75 
lbs. The frame used with the E drill for surface 
work weighs about 250 lbs., and occupies about 
13^ cubic feet. 


H DRILL. 

Weight of Drill without Swivel-Head... 880 lbs. 

Swivel-Head boxed separately, 360 “ 

Frame. 370 “ 

Equipment, page 22 .1420 “ 

Total Weight, Drill and Equipment... .3030 lbs. 

In 9 boxes, occupying, with Drill and Frame, 
about 95 cubic feet. 

Weight of Rods, boxed, with Couplings, 

per 100 ft. 340 lbs. 

Weight of 10 H. P. Boiler on Wheels . .5100 “ 
4/^x2^x5 Special Pump .... 350 “ 


M DRILL. 

Weight of Drill complete. 250 lbs. 

Equipment, page 23 . 650 “ 

Total Weight, Drill and Equipment .... 900 lbs. 

In 5 boxes, containing Drill and Equipment, 
and occupying about 30 cubic feet. 

Weight of Rods, boxed, with Couplings, 

per 100 ft. 250 lbs. 

Boiler not needed for Hand-Power Drill. Lever 
Hand-Pump included in Equipment. 


N DRILL. 

Weight of Drill without Swivel-Head.. .2000 lbs. 
“ Swivel-Head boxed separately, 600 “ 


Frame. 600 “ 

Equipment, page 22 .1800 “ 


Total Weight, Drill and Equipment. .. .5000 lbs. 

In 9 boxes, occupying, with Drill and Frame 
about 134 cubic feet. 

Weight of Rods, boxed, with Couplings, 


per 100 ft. 550 lbs. 

Weight of 20 H. P. Boiler on Wheels. .7050 “ 
6x3x7 Duplex Pump.1200 “ 


P DRILL. 

Weight of Drill complete, with Swivel- 

Head.5000 lbs. 

Weight of Frame. 820 “ 

Equipment, page 22 .2900 “ 


Total Weight, Drill and Equipment... .8720 “ 
In 12 boxes, occupying, with Drill and Frame, 
about 200 cubic feet, 

Weight of Swivel Head and Drive Rod 


when detached, about.1100 lbs. 

Weight of Rods, boxed, with Couplings, 

per 100 ft. 550 lbs. 

Weight of 25 H. P. Boiler on Wheels. .7900 “ 
8x4x12 Duplex Pump.2400 “ 





















































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SURFACE PROSPECTING 


WITH THE 


SULLIVAN DIAMOND CORE DRILL. 



O various are the conditions of drilling prospect holes in different parts of 
' ' ' the country, in different seasons and for different depths and material pene¬ 
trated, that it is impossible to describe processes which will be applicable 
to all cases. In what follows we shall endeavor to give a general description of 
the work of prospecting, with some of the difficulties which may at any time be 
encountered, and ways of avoiding them, or of overcoming them after they have 
appeared, together with some mention of the tools used in general on work of this 
kind. Limited space prevents a complete description, yet what is given may be 
found of value to those interested in the development of mineral lands, as showing 
the thorough manner in which Diamond Drill Prospecting is conducted, and the 
means adopted to secure rapid and accurate work with the Sullivan Drill and 
the special tools and devices used with this machine. In case of peculiar accidents 
or difficulties, we shall be pleased to give correspondents the benefit of our wide 
experience in all kinds of prospecting, and can send men to take charge of and 
operate Diamond Drills until the difficulty is passed. 

LOCATION OF PROSPECT HOLE. The approximate location of the 
prospect hole is determined by the extent, location and general features of the land 
to be developed. Besides these general determining features, there are others due 
to the requirements of the drill and outfit. The ground should be reasonably good 
for hauling. The site selected should be suitable for the erection of the drill shanty 
and for raising the poles of the tripod or derrick. The outfit should be placed 
within reach of a good supply of water for the pump ; if this is not practicable, 
water must be hauled for this purpose. When the available supply of water is lim¬ 
ited, it may be used over and over by allowing the water as it comes from the hole 
to run back into the tank or well from which it was pumped, after the cuttings have 
settled. By so doing, only enough water need be hauled to supply the waste. 









DIAMOND PROSPECTING CO., CHICAGO. 


FOUNDATION AND FLOOR. It is customary to lay four timbers, size 
about 6x8 or 8xio inches, and 12 feet long, for the foundation of the drilling 
plant, covering about 12 square feet on the ground. These are leveled up, and a 
floor of sound two-inch planks laid across them. The drill and pump are set on 
this floor—the former a little back of the middle, directly over two foundation tim¬ 
bers running parallel with length of drill, about three feet apart. The drill is 
bolted to these two timbers. A hole is cut in the floor in front of the drill, through 
which the pipe is afterwards sunk and the rods pulled and lowered in drilling. 

THE SHANTY. With these heavier pieces in position, the shanty is erected 
over them. A common shed-roofed shanty answers every purpose. It should be 
built in sections, bolted together, so that it can be easily taken down and put up 
again. A convenient size is 12 x 12 feet, 7 feet high at lower end and 9 feet at 
higher end, with roof strong enough to walk on, as two or three men are frequently 
on it. A roof of one inch sound Norway, pine, with matched joints, answers every 

purpose of support and protection. It 
should have a hole directly over the bore 
hole large enough to admit the drive 
block. The rods and attached hose also 
pass through this hole in drilling and in 
pulling and lowering. In mild weather 
Fig. 6. Drive-Head and shoe. the shanty encloses only the 12x12 floor. 

In cold weather the boiler is also enclosed, and keeps the shanty warm. 

BOILER. The most usual kind, where it can be hauled about, is an ordinary 
horizontal portable boiler, mounted on wheels. It is sometimes more convenient 
to use a vertical boiler, which can be carried on sleds ; and in some cases where 
transportation is very difficult, a sectional boiler is necessary, which can be 
“packed” from place to place. Capacities of boilers required for the different drill 
outfits are given on page 35. It must be borne in mind that these boilers have to 
furnish steam for both drill and pump. A smaller boiler than that given in the 
table would be ample for ordinary work, as the Sullivan Drills are economical in 
use of steam, as are also the pumps we furnish. The larger boiler is recommended 
so that the surplus power available can be instantly drawn upon in case of 
emergency. 

The position of the boiler is usually at the left of the platform just de¬ 
scribed, and close to it for convenience in piping to drill and pump. This 
would be the side nearest the observer in the cut of “ Id ” Drill on page 18. The 
fire door is towards the front of the shanty, wheels about 18 inches from the plat¬ 
form, and the dome should be nearly opposite the drill hole, so that the steam valves 
to pump and drill can be easily reached by the operator as he stands in front of the 
drill. The boiler may be hauled into position before the shanty is put up. 

PUMP. With the pump tables will be found a note giving the size of pumps 
suitable for our drills. We handle two excellent makes of pumps, which we can 
recommend for all drilling and mining service. For our 
power drills we use special pumps, with large steam 
cylinders, capable of working with water pressure of 150 
to 200 pounds. Our “M” Hand-Drill is provided with 
a lever hand-pump furnished with the outfit. 




























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CONNECTIONS. Connections for steam, exhaust and water can be made 
by any competent drill-runner. Our outfits when shipped include pipe, hose and 
fittings for all ordinary setting up. Connections should be as short and straight 
as possible, and for winter, arrangements must be made to protect exposed pipes, 
and to drain all pipes when left over night. Also, the hydraulic cylinder should 
be drained in cold weather, by means of petcocks provided for that purpose. 

TRIPOD OR DERRICK. The kind of derrick to be used depends largely 
upon the material available, and the work to be done. A common tripod of poles 
36 feet long, fastened together at the top with a heav}' bolt, and with a bale for 
hanging the sheave, answers every purpose for depths up to 1,000 feet for the 
smaller drills. For greater depths and for larger drills, a framed 
and braced four-pole derrick is recommended. This can have 
main poles 6x4, with 1x6 cross-braces, and should be of a height 
sufficient *for uncoupling, the rods in sections 20, 30 or 40 feet in 
length. The derrick may be about 12 feet square at the bottom, 
Fig. 8. Diamond-Bit. and 3 or 4 at top, the lower part built into the shanty, and 
with platforms above, io feet apart, to stand on while uncoupling the rods. It 
should be put together with bolts, for convenience in shipping. 

STAND-PIPE. When the first rock stratum is only a few feet below the sur¬ 
face, the stand-piping is very quickly and easily done. Usually, however, there is 
from 15 to 20, up to 300 feet or more of sand, gravel, clay and other drift material 
to be penetrated, and through this pipes must be sunk to the rock, so as to keep 
out all this loose material while drilling. The size, quantity and kind of stand-pipe 
depends upon local circumstances. If much drift is anticipated, it is better to start 
with a large pipe, driving it as far as possible, and finishing with one or two smaller 
sizes. Where several sizes are used, each 
is subjected to only part of the friction of 
the loose material in pulling it out, and 
hence is more easily pulled. The smallest 
size of stand-pipe must admit the largest 
casing to be used. (See page 31.) Fig. 9. core-shell. 

DRIVING STAND-PIPE. A good way of starting the pipe through soft 
clay is to drill a hole to any practicable depth, large enough to admit the stand¬ 
pipe, which is then lowered into it. Beyond this depth the pipe must be driven. 
A Drive-Head and Shoe (Fig. 6) are screwed to top and bottom of the pipe, the 
head receiving the blows of a heavy hard-wood or iron drive-block, the shoe cut¬ 
ting its way through the drift. The drive-block is raised by the engine and hoist¬ 
ing rope, and dropped from a suitable height, striking 25 to 50 blows in a minute. 
A wash-pipe is lowered inside the drive-pipe, following the shoe down and stirring 
up the loose material, which is carried to the surface by a stream of water forced 

down inside the wash-pipe. This stream will wash up sand and 
clay, and gravel up to about inches in diameter. Where 
coarser gravel or bowlders are encountered, they must be chopped 
to pieces. 

CHOPPING. For this purpose Chopping-Bits are used 
(Fig. 7). These are made of steel, with hardened chisel-shaped 
Fig 10. core-Lifter. edges, and are screwed to the lower end of the wash-rod. Rod 
and bit are then jumped up and down, as in driving, breaking the bowlders. 





























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When rock is reached, the stand-pipe must be driven onto it so as to make a 
tight joint, to prevent the escape of water from the hole. If a tight joint can not be 
had at bottom of stand-pipe, the rock must be drilled into a short distance, and 
casing inserted, when the sediment settling around it will keep the water in the hole. 

DRILLING. With the work carried as far as described, everything is 
ready for the drilling proper. This, when commenced, is carried on night and day, 



Fig. ii. Hoisting-Plug or Lifting-Swivel. 

to make the most rapid progress possible. The drill outfit is in charge of a fore¬ 
man. In soft formations, the foreman sets the bits and runs the drill day-times 
with his helper, who fires the boiler. The assistant foreman runs the drill at night. 
In hard formations the foreman spends all his time setting bits, and has two assis¬ 
tants to run the drill. All the men work together while sinking the stand-pipe, 
the night-work beginning with the drilling. 

BIT, CORE-SHELL AND CORE-BARREL. Figs 8 and 9 show the bit and 
core-shell, by means of which and 
the core-lifter and core-barrel, the 
hole is drilled and the core formed, 
broken off and held while brought 
to the surface. These tools are also 
shown in their relative positions 
in Fig. 4, page 9. The bit first 
penetrates the rock. . It is set, on 
its lowest face and inner and outer Dg. Safety-ciamp. 

edges, with the small pieces of “black diamond or carbon.’’ This is a form of pure car¬ 
bon, as hard as the brilliant, but of a dark gray or reddish black color, opaque and 
not crystalline. Stones of one to three karats weight are used in ordinary drilling. 

CORE-LIFTER. As the bit is rotated and fed forward, the diamonds chip 
and grind away the rock in an annular hole, leaving untouched in the center a 
cylindrical “ core.” The bit passes down over this core followed by the core-shell 
and core-barrel. The latter is a smooth-bored tube in which the core is enclosed. 




Fig. 13. Water-Joint. 


The Core-Lifter, Fig. 10, is placed in the shell with the loose jaws pointing upward 
as shown. The jaws allow the lifter to move down over the core ; but when the rods 
are raised, the jaws grip the core, hold it firmly, and as the rods rise, break it off. 


































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LOWERING THE RODS. The drill being slid back out of the way, on its 
frame, the bit and core-shell are screwed to the bottom of the core-barrel, lowered 
into the hole and supported while a drill-rod is screwed into the upper end of the 
core-barrel. The Hoisting-Plug or Lifting-Swivel (Fig. n) is then screwed into the 
upper end of the drill-rod, the hoisting rope hooked on, and the rods lifted a few 
inches while the supporting clamp is taken off. Disconnecting the hoisting gears, 
the core-barrel and rod are lowered by the brake until the hoisting plug is a few 
inches from the floor, when the Safety-Clamp (Fig. 12) is placed around the drill-rods. 

This tool is provided with toothed jaws, so arranged as to be closed together 
by the downward pull of the weight of the rods, holding them firmly, and yet easily 
loosened by any upward movement of the rods. Thus the rods can at any time be 
pulled up through the clamp, which, however, grasps and sustains them as soon as 
the upward movement ceases and the weight of the rods falls on the clamp ; it is, 
in fact, self-operative, and prevents the rods from dropping into the hole in case of 
breakage of hoisting rope or sheave. * 

The last drill-rod to be screwed on is first passed through the drive-rod of the 
drill, which is moved forward over the hole at this time. The 
rods are then lowered carefully to the bottom, if the hole is clean, 
and the Water-Joint (Fig. 13), also Q , (Fig. 4) being attached, and 

the feed-piston in its highest position, and 
the rods held fast in the chuck, Z, drilling 
is begun. The operation of feed-valves 
and piston has been described on page 8. 

When the piston reaches the bottom of the 
cylinder, the chuck is loosened, and by 
shutting valves 1 and 3, and opening 2 and 
4, the piston runs up in a few seconds, 
the rods resting on the bottom of the hole; 
the chuck then grasps them again, and the 
drilling continues, additional rods being 
added at the top as the hole becomes 
deeper. 

The water-joint is connected with the 
pump while drilling, and a stream of water 
is constantly forced through it and down 
inside the rods, coming out through the bit 
at the bottom of the hole, and rising to the surface through 
the clearance space cut by the diamonds in the outer face 
of the bit. This stream of water keeps the diamonds cool, 
and washes up the cuttings, keeping the hole clean, and 
enabling the operator to tell, from the appearance of the 
cuttings and the color of the water, the nature of the rock 
being penetrated. 

Fig. i 5 . improved Water-joint. If the hole has mud or broken rock in the bottom, the 
rods are lowered to this, the water-joint attached, and the water forced through the 
rods while they are lowered to the bottom, washing up the mud and bits of rock. 

PULLING UP.— After drilling as many runs as will fill the core-barrel, the rods 
are pulled up until the top joint reaches the surface, disconnected at that joint, and 




Fig. 14. Lifting-Bale 
and Clevis. 











































































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the drill moved back on the'frame, out of the way. The rods are then hoisted 
through the safety-clamp, and uncoupled in double lengths, or longer, the helper 
standing on the platform, at a suitable height on the tripod or derrick. When the 

core-barrel, shell and bit reach the surface, the lifter 
is unscrewed from the barrel, the core removed in 
exact order, in pieces up to three or four feet or 
more in length. Solid pieces of the core can be 
subjected to physical and chemical tests, and thus 
i ig. 16. Reamer. the exact nature of the mineral, as well as its depth 

and the thickness of the vein, can be determined with perfect accuracy. 

ECONOMY OF Tl M E.~ The operations of pulling and lowering the rods are 
conducted by the two men operating a shift, one standing at the drill and his helper 
on the roof or platform above. They work together in such a manner that both are con¬ 
stantly busy, and no time is lost between the successive operations. By this arrange¬ 
ment several hundred feet of rods can be pulled or lowered in a very few minutes. 

LIFTING-BALE AND CLEVIS. -Wh en the water-joint is attached, before 
the bottom of the hole is reached, the rods are suspended from a Lifting-Bait’ and 
Clevis (Fig. 14). The clevis is placed around the rods under a shoulder on the 
water-joint, and the bale hangs from the hook on the hoisting rope. 

IMPROVED WATER-JOINT. Fig. 15 shows this tool, which allows the 
rods to be kept turning while lowering 
through mud or broken rock, with a 
stream of water passing through them 
as in drilling, and washing up the mud 
and bits of rock. The bale and clevis Fig- o. Pipe-ciamp. 

are attached as in the case of the ordinary water-joint, and do not turn with the 




rods, which hang on a friction ball roller bearing. 

REAMING AND CASING. Casing-pipe is used to keep the hole clean and 
to prevent caving. When its use is found necessary, the hole is enlarged to a suit¬ 
able diameter by means of a Reamer , shown in Fig. 16. This consists of a guide 
the size of the drilled hole, and a face above in which diamonds are set and which 
cut away the sides of the hole, following the guide. No core is made in reaming, 
as the object is simply to enlarge the hole. The lower piece, consisting of guide 
and face, is screwed into the head, and thus the guide and face can be renewed, 
when worn out, without the necessity of replacing the head. And as the screws 
are of the same diameter in reamers of different sizes, any head can be used with 

any face and guide, and the number 
of necessary drilling tools thereby re¬ 
duced. Water passes through the 
reamer, as through the bit in drilling, 

Fig. X8. Flush Joint Casing and Protectors. and Washes U P the CUttingS. 

When necessary to ream and case below casing already in the hole, the latter 
may be pulled out, and the hole continued the same size; or the first casing, 
may be left in, and the hole reamed out to admit casing of a smaller size, pro¬ 
vided it in turn will admit the drill rods. For “ A ” core-barrel (see page 47) the 
smallest casing should be at least 2 inch ; for “ B ” core-barrel, 2 % inch; for “ E ” 
core-barrel, 2 inch ; for “ M ” core-barrel, 2 inch; for “N” core-barrel 3)4 inch. 
















































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Each size of stand-pipe and casing comes to the surface, where there are thus 
always several sizes of pipe, concentric. Pipe being lowered within larger pipe is 
held, as each joint is made at the surface, by a Pipe Clamp shown in Fig. 17. 



Fig. iq. Taper Recovering-Tap. 


Casing may be of ordinary pipe, but this is difficult to pull out on account of 
the couplings. “ Inserted joint ” casing is used in some cases. 

FLUSH JOINT CASING. Where casing must be frequently pulled, we 
recommend Flush Joint Casing, described on page 47. Fig. 18 shows a short piece 
of it, provided with cast-iron protectors to save the threads from injury in shipping. 

RECOVERING-TAPS. Figs. 
1 g, 20 and 21 show three forms 
of these tools, which are used to 
pull the rods to the surface in 
case of breaking them or drop¬ 
ping them into the hole. 

INDICATIONS OF THE MACHINE IN DRILLING. By observing gauges 
attached to the hydraulic cylinder, and by watching the operation of the drill^ 
the operator can tell at once when the character of the rock being penetrated 
changes. All these indications of the machine and gauges should be closely 
watched, as well as the cuttings as they come to the surface. For the indications 
show the thickness of strata, and the cuttings the character of the rock, before the 
core is pulled up ; and they and the core act as checks, which establish the accuracy 
of the work beyond question. On entering a vein of coal or soft ore , these indications 
are especially marked, and give positive evidence of the presence of the mineral. 

RUNNING THROUGH COAL. On 
reaching coal it is customary to run into 
it a few inches, then pull up, put every¬ 
thing in perfect order, and put down again 
to run through the vein. By so doing 
there is no other core to grind away in 
the core-barrel and come up with the cut¬ 
tings, or to grind away the coal itself. 

SPECIAL DEVICES FOR COAL PROSPECTING. We have a number of 
tools specially designed for prospecting in coal regions ; among them our “No. 663 ” 
core-barrel and lifter. These are so arranged that the lifting-jaws are kept entirely 
away from contact with the core while drilling, which prevents grinding it away, and 
saves the largest possible amount of core in soft formations. By means of these 
special tools, and the gauges with which the Sullivan Drill is provided, pefectly 
reliable results can be obtained. 

IN GENERAL. Such is the general method of prospecting, which is appli¬ 
cable to all minerals, to wells of all kinds, and to hard or soft rock. The require¬ 
ments of special cases will introduce many other processes, and the necessity for 
special devices, which can not be described here. 




Fig. 20. Coupling and Coupling-Tap, 









































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33 


PROSPECTING BY CONTRACT. 


We wish to call attention to the fact that we are contractors for the use of 
the Sullivan Diamond Prospecting Drills in all kinds of Diamond Drill work. 

We have for the past five years been actively engaged in prospecting work, 
in which we have gained a wide and varied experience. We have from five to ten 
drill outfits in active operation on contract work, and can always arrange to take up 
new work promptly and push it through to a rapid and satisfactory conclusion. 

By our policy of keeping our Drill Foremen constantly employed, so long as 
they prove competent and satisfactory, we have secured a corps of sober, reliable 
men, who are thoroughly conversant with the geological formations of the country. 
We can furnish men who have a thorough knowledge of the gold and silver mining 
regions of Lake Superior, Colorado, Dakota and other points west and northwest ; 
the iron regions of the Vermilion, Menominee, Gogebic, Marquette and other 
Ranges, and of Now York, New Jersey and the South; the rock salt formations of 
the West ; and the coal formations of the entire country. 

From these facts, and with the improved machinery and tools which we use, 
we are able to guarantee reliable, prompt and satisfactory work. 

We take pleasure in calling attention to the fact that our contract work since 
1884, has amounted to over ninety-seven thousand feet. More than 25,000 feet of this 
work has been done for one company in Iowa, and 15,000 feet for one in Illinois, 
which speaks well for the satisfaction which our prospecting work has given. 

We solicit correspondence in regard to prospecting mineral lands, sinking wells 
of all kinds, submarine work, drilling for mine ventilating and drainage holes, 
making engineers’ tests of masonry, and all work to which the Diamond Drill is 
applicable. We will furnish estimates, on receipt of information as to the condi¬ 
tions of work to be performed. See page 23 for data required. 


INFRINGEMENTS. 

Certain parties who have had a monopoly of the Diamond Drill business, owing to 
certain patents, covering the Diamond Core-Bit, which have expired, have claimed 
that the Sullivan Drill infringes on their rights. This is absolutely false. The 
particular devices that give the great advantages possessed by the Sullivan Dia¬ 
mond Drill are patented and owned by the manufacturers of that drill, and great 
care has been taken to determine the fact that they infringe on no other rights. We 
guarantee to protect all parties purchasing the Sullivan Diamond Core Drill in all 
suits arising from claims made by others that any part of the drill is an infringe¬ 
ment on other patent rights. 









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DIAMOND PROSPECTING CO., CHICAGO. 


DIAMOND POINTED BENCH DRILL. 



This Drill is intended for the use of manufacturers of marble articles, such as 
soda fountains, mantels, plumbers’ goods, and for all similar stone work where 
accuracy in the size and location of holes is required. By using a diamond bit, the 
edges of the hole are left smooth and clean, and not chipped and broken as when a 
chisel or steel drill is used. 

The Bench Drill is 54 inches high, and occupies a space 32 inches long and 17 
inches wide. There are two tight and loose pulleys, 7 inches diameter and 3 inches 
face. Speed can be from 500 to 1200 revolutions per minute, according to the size 
of hole, which can be from $/% inch to 1 inch diameter, or larger if desired. Water 
passes through the diamond bit as in the case of the prospecting core-drills, keeping 
the diamonds cool and the hole clean. 

Shipping weight, 375 pounds. 













































































































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These boilers are the favorite “Water Bottom” style, with large steel furnace, 
\vith fusible plugs in crown sheet, and large w r ater space around the fire, giving free 
circulation of the water and easy access for cleaning. The fixtures comprise: Grates, 
steam-gauge, water-gauge fitted with stand-pipe, gauge-cocks, whistle and pipe, 
safety-valve, blow-off-valve, check and stop-valves, smoke-stack and guys; also the 
tongue, but not the neck-yoke, evener, whiffletrees, brake or hand-pump, which are 
subject to order and are charged extra. 


Number of Size. 

0 

1 

2 

3 

4 

5 

6 

Horse-Power, as usually rated. 

6 

8 

10 

12 

15 

20 

25 

Suitable for drill size.. 


Eor G 

H 

A or C 

B 

N 

P 

Diameter of boiler. 


26 

28 

30 

32 

32 

34 

36 

Length of furnace. 

i i 

84 

36 

38 

38 

44 

52 

52 

Width of furnace. 

< l 

21 

22 

24 

26 

26 

28 

30 

Number of tubes, three-inch diameter. 


17 

20 

22 

26 

26 

30 

34 

Length of tubes. 


60 

72 

78 

72 

78 

90 

96 

Length of boiler over all. 


9 

10 % 

11 

10% 

12 

13 % 

14 

Weight of boiler and fixtures mounted, 

complete. . 

3950 

4550 

5100 

5400 

5800 

7050 

7900 


Prices on Application 















































































































































DIAMOND PROSPECTING CO., CHICAGO. 


3(i 


VERTICAL BOILERS, WITH SUBMERGED TUBES. 




These boilers have steel furnaces, and 
the longitudinal seams of the shells in 
No. 6, and larger, are double riveted. 
Boilers 24, 30 and 36 inches diameter 
have two , and all larger sizes three , hand 
holes in the water-leg around the fire, 
and the same number over the crown - 
sheet. 

The fixtures comprise: Base, grates, 
steam-gauge, water-gauge, gauge-cocks, 
safety-valve, blow-off-valve, check and 
stop-valves. 

These boilers are furnished with cast- 
iron base-plate, unless otherwise speci¬ 
fied. The extended shell, with ash-pan, 
as shown in cut, will be furnished when 
specified, at the same price as for the 
cast-iron base. 


Number of Size. 

4 

5 

6 

7 

8 

9 

10 

Horse-Power, as usually rated. 

8 

10 

12 

15 

18 

20 

25 

Diameter of boiler. 

.in inches 

80 

30 

36 

36 

36 

42 

42 

Height of boiler, shell not extended. 


6 


6^ 

7 

8 

7* 

8 

Diameter of furnace. 

.in inches 

25 

25 

31 

31 

31 

37 

37 

Length of tubes. 

“ 

27 

33 

33 

39 

51 

39 

45 

Number of tubes, all two-inch diameter. 


55 

55 

77 

77 

77 

109 

109 

Square feet heating surface. 


83 

98 

133 

155 

196 

215 

244 

Weight of boiler, complete. 


2100 

2250 

2950 

3100 

3350 

4100 

4300 


Prices on Application. 


< ( 


EUREKA” SECTIONAL BOILER , —See page 39. 













































































































































































































































DIAMOND PROSPECTING CO., CHICAGO. 


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STEAM PUMPS. 

FOR BOILER FEEDING, DRILLING AND GENERAL MINING PURPOSES. 

We are agents for the sale of the following makes of Steam-Pumps, and carry 
several sizes in stock, and can supply others at short notice. All these pumps 
are constructed with composition piston-rods, stuffing-boxes, valve-seats, valve-bolts 
and pump-cylinder linings. They all have large direct water passages and full 
valve areas, which admit of a speed that makes them very efficient fire-pumps. 

Blake'S Improved Boiler Feed or Pressure Pumps. 



SIZES AS FOLLOWS: 


No. 

Steam 

Cylin¬ 

der. 

Water 

Cylin¬ 

der. 

Stroke. 

* Capacity per Minute at 
Ordinary Speed. 

Steam 

Pipe. 

Ex¬ 

haust 

Pipe. 

Suction 

Pipe. 

Deliv¬ 

ery 

Pipe. 

0 

3)4 

2/s 

3 

150 Strokes 6 Gallons 

/ 

y 

1 

X 

iy 

4 

2 H 

5 

150 

“ 15 

/ 

X 

IX 

1 

2)4 

4)4 

2/ 

6 

150 

“ 22 

y 

X 

IX 

1 

3 

5)4 

3 ./ 

7 

125 

31 

y 

X 

iy 

IX 

4 

6 

m 

1 

125 

42 

X 

1 

2 

iy 

4)4 

0)4 

4/ g 

8 

125 

“ 58 

X 

ix 

sy 

2 

1 

5 

?X 

4)4 

10 

100 

69 

1 

1 y 

sy 

0 

nJ 

6 

8 

5 

10 

100 

“ 85 

1 

iy 


2 y i 

6 yi 

8 

5 

12 

100 

102 

1 

iy 

3 y 

3 

7 

10 

6 

12 

100 

147 

iy 

2 

3 y 

3 

8 

12 

7 

12 

100 

“ 200 

ly 

sy 

6 

4 

9 

14 

8 ' 

12 

100 

“ 261 

2 

3 

5 

4 


* Twice the above capacities can be had in emergencies; but for continuous work, such as boiler¬ 
feeding, we advise about half the speeds stated. 


PRICES GIVEN ON APPLICATION. 

Special No. i y 2 Pump with extra large (p.% inch) steam-cylinder; other dimen¬ 
sions same as regular No. i/L 










































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DIAMOND PROSPECTING CO., CHICAGO. 


BbAKE’S SPEClAb |Hl©H fRESSUF^E DufLEX fUMPS. 



Steam 

Cylinders 

Inches. 

Water 

Cylinders 

Inches. 

Stroke. 

Inches. 

Strokes per 
Minute of 
each Piston 
Ordinary 
Speed. 

Capacity of 
Both Pistons 
per Minute at 
speed stated. 
Gallons. 

Steam 

Pipe. 

Inches. 

Exhaust 

Pipe. 

Inches. 

Suction 

Pipe. 

Inches. 

Delivery 

Pipe. 

Inches. 

6 

3 

7 

60 to 120 

27 to 54 

1 


214 

214 

7^ 

314 

10 

50 to 100 

44 to 88 

1# 

1/4 

3 

3 

8 

4 

12 

50 to 100 

64 to 128 


1>4 

4 

314 

to 

5 

12 

50 to 100 

100 to 200 

2 

2 

5 

4 

12 

6 

12 

50 to 100 

147 to 294 

2 

214 

5 

4 

14 

ry 

i 

12 

50 to 100 

200 to 400 

~ l A 

3 

6 

5 


Prices given on application. 


For A, B, C and N Drills, we recommend the 6x3x7 Duplex Pump, costing 
about $220.00. 

For E, G and H Drills, we recommend the Special 4 y 2 x 2^4 x 5 Pump, 
costing about $125.00. See page 37. 

For P Drill, we recommend the 8 X4X 12 Duplex Pump, costing about $375.00. 























































Parties ordering Rings must mention marginal number 
of Ring as in this view. 


DIAMOND PROSPECTING CO.. CHICAGO. 


39 



PUMF 5 . 



SIZES AND CAPACITIES. 


No. 

Steam 

Cylinder. 

Water 

Cylinder. 

Stroke. 

Capacity per Minute at Ordinary 
Speed. 

Steam 

Pipe. 

Exhaust 

Pipe. 

Suction 

Pipe. 

Delivery 

Pipe. 

0 

3 % 

in. 

2 in. 

4 

in. 

150 strokes, 7)4 gallons. 

)4 in. 

H in- 

IX in. 

1 in. 

1 

3^2 

< t 

2X “ 

4 

11 

150 

10)4 “ 

)4 “ 

X “ 

IX “ 

1 

2 

4 

< * 

2)4 “ 

5 

< < 

150 

“ 16)4 

X ■' 

3X “ 

IX “ 

1 “ 

3 

5 

< i 

3% “ 

7 

11 

125 

31 

H “ 

1 

2 “ 

IX “ 

4 

5)4 

< < 

3H “ 

7 

11 

125 

“ 42 

% 

1 

2 “ 

IX “ 

4 X 

iy 

i 

11 

4 

r* 

l 

11 

125 

“ 49 

1 

IX " 

2X “ 

2 “ 

5 

7 

* < 

4)4 “ 

10 

< < 

100 

“ 69 

l “ 

IX 

3 ■■ 

2X " 

6 

7)4 

* i 

5 

10 


100 

“ 85 

l 

IX 

3 " 

2X “ 

6J4 

8 

< < 

5 “ 

12 

«< 

100 

“ 102 

l 

ix “ 

4 

4 

7 

10 

< i 

6 

12 

< i 

100 

“ 147 

IX “ 

ix “ 

4 

4 

8 

12 

< t 

rv <» 

1 

12 

11 

100 

“ 200 

O i« 

/•/ 

2X “ 

5 " 

5 

9 

14 

11 

8 '• 

12 

i ( 

100 

“ 261 

2 “ 

2 ‘4 “ 

5 

5 


Prices given on application. 


THE “EUF^EK/t” S/tfETY BOIbEF^. 



This Boiler is easily handled and moved, conveniently 
and cheaply repaired, economical of fuel (wood or coal), 
and is practically non-explosive. 

The sections consist of hollow cast-iron rings, sur¬ 
rounded by a wrought-iron shell, bolted together by 
bolts passing through bosses, where the rings come in 
contact with each other. The water passes from one 
ring to another through these bosses, thus dividing the 
boiler into compartments and increasing its safety. The 
construction of these Boilers is such, that any crack 
in one of the rings acts as a safety-valve, through which 
the steam escapes, and prevents a disastrous explosion. 


2 Horse-Power. 4 Horse-Power. 6 Horse-Power. 


Diameter, inches. 

Height, inches. 

Weight of heaviest piece, lbs. 
Total weight, lbs. 


22 

30 

42 

52 

58 

84 

78 

135 

235 

650 

1200 

2000 















































































































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DIAMOND PROSPECTING CO., CHICAGO. 


BLAKE'S IMPROVED "ARTESIAN” WELL PUMPS. 




VERTICAL BUCKET-PLUNGER PATTERN. 


This special form of Direct-Acting Steam 
Pump is designed for pumping from non¬ 
flowing “Artesian” or hored wells, and from 
driven wells where the water does not rise 
within 25 feet of the surface. Compared 
with the more complicated and cumbersome 
“ Working-Beam” pumps, the Blake Improved 
.Direct-Acting “Artesian” Well Pumps are 
simpler, cheaper and more effective. They 
will pump from the deepest wells, and deliver 
a steady, continuous stream of water or oil to 
any part of the premises desired. 

The Pump Bucket, as shown by the engrav¬ 
ing, is placed down the well, and discharges 
water on the up-stroke. The upper plunger 
discharges on the down-stroke, thus making 
the flow of water uniform, and the Pump vir¬ 
tually double-acting. The lower pump-cham¬ 
ber, or working-barrel, Is made of the hardest 
composition (not soft brass tubing), carefully 
finished. The pump-bucket and foot-valve are 
of special construction, and can be readily 
drawn up together through the tubing for 
examination or repairs. 

The steam end Is arranged to slide to one 
side upon the bed-plate, which feature Is very 
convenient when it Is necessary 
to pull out the pump-rods or 
take up the well-piping. 


The action of the pump is 
fully controlled by a perfected 
arrangement of the steam- 
valves,making the up and down 
strokes equally uniform and 
regular. 


SIZES AND PRICES AS FOLLOWS: 


Steam 

Cylinder. 

Bucket. 

Plunger. 

Stroke. 

Steam 

Pipe. 

Exhaust _ , 

Pipe. Price. 

4/4 

2X to y X 

1 X to 23/4 

6 

>4 

x . 

6 

2X to 4% 

17/s to 3 

12 

X 

1 . 

8 

3'X to 5H 

2 y% to 4 

24 

l 

IX . 

10 

3 x X to 8/4 

2 y% to 6 

24 

IX 

2 . 

12 

3% to 8J4 

2y s to 6 

24 

IX 

2X . 

14 

CO 

X 

r-K 

o 

<x 

2% to 6 

24 

2 

3 . 

16 

3% to 814 

2y& to 6 

24 

2 

3 . 


Also Patterns for larger sizes and other combinations. 


MEMORANDA. 

5 inch Well will take 3 inch Pipe and 2% inch Bucket, or 3)4 inch Casing and 3% inch Bucket. 


5X “ 

t i 

“ 314 “ 

" 3 l 4 “ 

4 4 

4 X “ 

.. 4 

6 “ 

< t 

II 4 II II 

“ 3% “ 

• 4 

Ay “ 

“ 414 “ 

614 “ 

i i 

“ 414 “ 

“ 4% “ 

4 4 

R 3 4 4 4 4 

°T?T 

“ “ 

?X “ 


■ i g .1 

“ 4% “ 

4 4 

5y ■■ 

“ 5 

8 “ 

i < 

4 1 0 4 4 4 4 

“ ay “ 

4 4 

614 “ 

4 4 4 4 

“ 6 y “ 

4 4 4 4 

9 “ 

< < 

4 4 4 4 4 4 

• 4 6 l| “ 

4 4 

10 “ 

1 4 

4 4 g 4 4 4 4 

“ iy “ 

4 4 

4 4 4 4 

<4 4 4 


Regular Piping is more durable than Casing; the latter, however, admits of the use of larger 
pump-buckets, and consequently increased pumping capacity. 























































































































DIAMOND PROSPECTING CO., CHICAGO. 


41 


THE HANCOCK INSPIRATOR. 



Ituiia 


f ££C ID lOltU 


fiyuF unr 


No. of 
Inspirator. 

Size of 
Connections. 

1 

Gallons per 
hour-60 lbs. 
pressure. 

1 

Horse 

Power. 

Price 

List. 

Suction 
and 
| Feed. 

Steam. 

I'A 

h 

H 

60 

6 to 

8 

$16.00 

8U 

'A 

y& 

85 

8 ” 

10 

18.00 

10 

A 

A 

120 

10 •* 

15 

20.00 

12'A 

A 

'A 

220 

18 ” 

25 

25.00 

15 

A 

A 

300 

25 ” 

35 

30.00 

17J4 

l 

A 

430 

35 ” 

50 

40.00 


STEAM 



Discount 


When ordering an Inspirator, please 

1. What is the horse-power of boiler or 
boilers; or what is the quantity of water re¬ 
quired per hour? 

2. What is the range of steam pressure? 

3. What is the temperature of supply? 

4. What is the extreme lift or head, vertically 


answer the following questions :— 

or horizontally, from supply to Inspirator? 

5. Is water used for other purposes than 
feeding boilers? 

6. What is the number of boilers? 

7. What type of boiler is used? 

8. What are the dimensions of boilers? 


BOILER FLUE CLEANER. 


“ENGINEER’S FAVORITE.” 



Patented Jan. 29, 1878. 


Strong and durable. Can be set up while in the tubes, to fit tightly, or slackened 
down to override any uneven surface, by simply turning the rod or handle to which 
the Cleaner is attached. It is double-headed and double-acting. 


-» ■ IF? I 


For Tube, 


in. outside diam. 

. ..$1 50 

For Tube, 2^4 in. outside diam .. . 

.$2 

5 o 

It U 

1 Ya 

It 

u 

••• 1 75 

U 

“ 3 “ 

ll 

■ 3 

oo 

It It 

2 

it 

a 

... 2 00 

<( 


1C 

• 3 

50 

u it 

2^ 

it 

Cl 

... 2 25 


Discount 

























































42 


DIAMOND PROSPECTING CO., CHICAGO. 



EMPIRE PORTABLE FORGES. 

No. io. Fire Pan, 17x19 in., Fan, 8 in., Height, 29 


in., Weight, 90 lbs.$27 00 

No. 9. Fire Pan, 21x27 in., Fan, 10 in., Height, 29 

in., Weight, 150 lbs. 36 00 

This Forge has Pipe-Legs and Swivel-Handle. With¬ 
out Hood. 

Same with Hood, No. 10. Weight, no lbs.$30 00 

“ “ “ No. 9. “ 160 “. 40 00 

Discount. 


DUPLEX fIPE DIES. 





No. 

1. Threading ^5 

in. “ 

Y in. inclusive, 

$13.00 

No. 

2. “ 

X 

in. “ 

in. “ 

17.00 

No. 

3 - 

I 

in. “ 

2 in. “ 

22.00 

No. 

3 ^- 

X 

in. “ 

2 in. “ 

25.00 

No. 

4 - 


in. “ 

3 in. “ 

40.00 

No. 

5 - 

2 Yt. 

in. “ 

4 in. “ 

55 -oo 


Discount 


WAbWORTjH STOSKS AJMD DIES. 



No. o cuts 
No. 1 cuts Vz 


to Yz inch, $9.50. No. 2 cuts 1^ to 2 inch, 

to 1 inch, 15.00. No. 3 cuts 2 Yz to 3 inch, 

Nos. 2 and 3 have leader screw for starting the thread. 


$ 20.00 

43.OO 


Discount 


STANWOOD fIPE CUTTERS. 



No. i cuts Y 
No. 2 cuts Y 
No. 3 cuts 2 


to Y\ inch.$1.50. 

to 2 inch.2.25. 

to 3 inch.7.00. 


Extra Cutter Wheels. 

No. 1, 12c; No. 2, 18c; No. 3, 25c. 
Discount. 





































DIAMOND PROSPECTING CO , CHICAGO. 


43 



No. i Takes to y inch.$i 30 

1 y 2 “ ^4 to 1 inch. 1 65 

2 “ y to 1% inch. 2 00 

Discount.. 


No. 3 Takes 1 to 2 inch.$3 00 

4 “ i*4 to 3 inch. 6 00 

5 “ 2^4 to 4 inch.11 00 


BROCK'S PATENT CH/cIN TONGS. 



No. o. Takes y% to y in. $2 50 

1. “ to iy 2 in. 3 5° 

2. y to 2 y 2 in. 5 50 

Discount. 


No. 3. Takes y to 4 in.$7 50 

4. “ 1 y 2 to 8 in.11 00 

5. “ 2 to 14 in.18 00 


STIbbSON’S fjATEJSIT flfE WRENCHES. 



Length, open, 6 inch, takes y inch wire to y 2 inch Pipe 


u 

a 

00 

ct 

u 

y 

u 

u 

66 

% 

66 

66 

.2.00 

u 

u 

10 

66 

u 

y 

66 

66 

66 

1 

66 

66 


u 

u 

14 

u 

66 

y 

u 

66 

66 


66 . 

66 


u 

cc 

18 

66 

u 

y 

u 

66 

66 

2 

66 

66 

.4.00 

66 

66 

O A 

u 

66 

1/ 

u 

66 

66 

2 34 

66 

66 

.6.00 


Discount 


COE'S SCREW WREJMCJHES. 



Size in inches.6 8 10 12 15 

Price. % 75 -83 2 -°° 

Discount. 


18 

2.50 


21 

3.00 

























































44 


DIAMOND PROSPECTING CO., CHICAGO. 


JACK SCREWS. 



Diameter of 
Screw, 
Inches. 

Height 
over all, 
Inches. 

List Price. 

Diameter of 
Screw, 
Inches. 

Height 
over all, 
Inches. 

List Price. 


8 

$3 50 

2 

24)4 

$11 50 


16 

5 25 

2)4 

16 

9 75 

l X 

20 

6 75 

2)4 

24 

14 50 

2 

12 )4 

6 00 

2)4 

38 

26 00 

2 

18)4 

8 25 

3 

24 

22 00 


Discount 


Other Sizes in Stock. 


BELL BASE RATCHET JACKS. 


Diam. of 
Screw, 
Inches. 

Height 
over all, 
Inches. 

List Price. 

2 

18 

$25 25 

2 

24 

28 25 

2 

30 

31 25 

2)4 

18 

28 00 


Diam. of 
Screw. 
Inches. 

Height, 
over all, 
Inches. 

List Price. 

2)4 

24 

$31 75 

2)4 

36 

42 50 

3 

20 

43 00 

3 

36 

61 00 


Discount 


Other Sizes in Stock. 



PRENTISS' PATENT VISES. 


WITH SWIVEL BASE AND JAW. 



Width of Jaw 2^4 inches, opens inches.. . .*.. $ 6.75 

“ “ “ “ 4 % “ . 8.50 

“ “ 4^ “ “ 6 “ 12.50 

“ “ 5 % “ “ 8 “ 19.00 

“ “ 6 “ “ 9 “ 27.00 


Discount 















































































































DIAMOND PROSPECTING CO., CHICAGO. 


45 


‘ PEERLESS ” PIPE GRIP. 

ADAPTED TO ANY VISE. ADJUSTS ITSELF TO WHATEVER ANGLE THE OBJECT 

HELD MAY REQUIRE. 



"PEERLESS" (SWIVEL) PIPE GRIP. 

No. i, For 3 in. to 4^ in. Vise, Holds in. to 2 in. pipe.$4.50 

No. 2, “ 5 “ 7 “ “ ^ “ 5 “ . 6.00 

Discount. 


HARCOURT'S PATENT BLOCKS. 



Discount 


OTHER SIZES—ALSO TRIPLE RLOCKS—FURNISHED FROM STOCK. 


DRIVE flPE. 

WITH SPECIAL LONG THREADS AND PATENT COUPLINGS^ 


In pieces about ten feet long, threaded so that ends of pipe butt together when 
screwed up. 


NET PRICES GIVEN ON APPLICATION. 


Nominal 

Actual 

Outside 

Diameter 

Weight 

Threads 

Inside Diam. 

Inside Diam. 

Diameter. 

of Coupling. 

per Foot. 

to Inch. 

Inches. 

Inches. 

Inches. 

Inches. 

Lbs. 

3 

3.06 

3.50 

A 7 

7.54 

8 

3'A 

3.56 

4.00 

41 1 

9.00 

8 

4 

4.02 

4.50 


10.66 

8 

4/4 

4.50 

5.00 

5ff 

12.34 

8 

5 

5.04 

5.56 

«H 

14.50 

8 

6 

6.06 

6.62 

713 
* 3 ? 

18.76 

8 

ry 

( 

7.02 

7.62 

m 

23.27 

8 

8 

7.98 

8.62 


28.18 

8 











































46 


DIAMOND PROSPECTING CO., CHICAGO. 


LAP AND BUTT WELDED WROUGHT IRON PIPE. 


Nominal 

Inside 

Diameter. 

Inches. 

Actual Inside 
Diameter. 

Inches. 

Thickness. 

Inches. 

Outside 

Diameter. 

Inches. 

Diameter 

Coupling. 

Inches. 

Weight 

Per Foot. 

Lbs. 

Number 
Threads 
to Inch. 

i Price 
i Per Foot. 


r x 


27 

.07 


.40 


.60 

.24 

27 

$ 

.04 


x 


36 

.08 


54 


.78 

.42 

18 


.04 

'V 

H 

X 


49 

.09 


67 


.91 

.56 

18 


.04 

£ 


62 

.10 


.84 

1 

10 

.84 

14 


.05 

1 

H 


82 

.11 

1 

05 

1 

34 

1.12 

14 


.07 

"5 

l 

1 

04 

.13 

1 

31 

1 

66 

1.67 

11X 


• 09^ 

CQ 

l IX 

1 

38 

.14 

1 

66 

2 

00 

2.24 

11X 


■ 12X 


r ix 

1 

61 

.14 

1 

9 

2 

28 

2.68 

liX 


.22 


2 

2 

06 

.15 

2 

37 

2 

81 

3.61 

li'X 


.28 


2'/ 2 

2 

46 

.20 

2 

87 

3 

28 

5.74 

8 


.44 


3 

3 

06 

.21 

3 

5 

4 

02 

7.54 

8 


.58 

'd 

<v 

3J4 

3 

56 

.22 

4 


4 

50 

9.00 

8 


70 

4 

4 

02 

.23 

4 

5 

5 

10 

10.66 

8 


85 


4X 

4 

50 

.24 

5 


5 

53 

12.34 

8 

1 

00 

4 <! 

5 

5 

04 

.25 

5 

56 

6 

25 

14.50 

8 

1 

20 

p, 

6 

6 

06 

.28 

6 

62 

i 

34 

18.76 

8 

1 

65 

aJ 

7 

r* 

i 

02 

.30 

ry 

l 

62 

8 

34 

23.27 

8 

2 

00 

M 

8 

7 

98 

.32 

8 

62 

9 

44 

28.18 

8 

2 

75 


9 

9 

00 

.34 

9 

68 

10 

47 

33.70 

8 

3 

70 


10 

10 

01 

.36 

10 

75 

11 

50 

40.06 

8 

4 

75 


11 

11 


.37 

11 

75 



45.02 

8 

5 

75 


,12 

12 


.37 

12 

75 

13 

78 

49.00 

8 

6 

50 


Discount 


LIGHT WROUGHT-1 RON 

ARTESIAN, SALT, OIL AND GAS WELL CASING. 

Fitted with either Patent Protecting Sleeve Couplings, Inserted Joints or Flush Joints. 


Inside 

Outside 

Largest 

Largest 

Weight 

Treads 

Price 

Diameter. 

Diameter. 

Patent Coup’g. 

Inserted Joint. 

Per Foot. 

To Inch. 

Per Foot. 

Inches. 

Inches. 

Inches. 

Inches. 

Lbs. 



2 

2 l 4 

02 1 
^3 2 

2X 

2.23 

14 

$ .25 

2X 

2 X 

3A 

2X 

2.75 

14 

.28 

2X 

2X 

311 

°3 2 

3 

3.00 

14 

.31 

2X 

3 

Q1 5 

° 3~2 

3X 

3.33 

14 

.34 

3 

3X 

Q2 3 
.3 2T 

3X 

3.95 

14 

.38 

3X 

3X 

4_3_ 

^3 2 

3X 

4.27 

14 

.43 

3X 

3X 

4.1 3 

4 

4.60 

14 

.45 

3X 

4 

419 
*3 2 

4X 

5.33 

14 

.52 

4 

4X 

42 7 
*3 2 

4X 

5.50 

14 

.56 

4X 

4X 

5 3 

°32 

4X 

6.00 

14 

.60 

4X 

4 X 

5 X 

5 

6.50 

14 

.66 

4X 

5 

*1 9 

°3J 

5X 

7.25 

14 

.72 

5 

5X 

Px 2 7 

°3J 

5X 

7.66 

14 

.79 

5* 

5X 

ft 5 

”3 2 

5X 

8.08 

14 

.86 

5X 

6 

A1 9 

6X 

9.35 

14 

1.00 

6X 

6 X 

7_3_ 

1 1 6 

6/s 

10.06 

14 

1.30 

6X 

7 

71 9 

*32 

7X 

12.45 

14 

1.45 

7X 

7X 

8.,\ 

7X 

13.50 

14 

1.70 

7X 

8 

8X 

8X 

15.10 

11X 

1.85 

8X 

8 X 

9 t 5 6 

8% 

16.15 

11X 

2.10 


9 

9K 

9X 

17.25 

11X 

2.25 

9X 

10 

10X 

10 y 8 

19.00 

11X 

2.75 


Discount 



























































DIAMOND PROSPECTING CO., CHICAGO. 


4 ? 


PRICE LI =>~r 

-OF- 

SPECIAL TOOLS & SUPPLIES. 

I 


Following are the price lists of our special makes of casing, drilling tools, re¬ 
covering taps, etc. The prices on all these goods are net, with no discount. 

In examining these lists it should be borne in mind that— 

“ A” Rods, Reamers, Taps, Bits, Core Barrels, etc. are used with A, C and H Drills 
“ B ” “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ B “ 


“ E” 

u 

u 

u 

u 

u 

“ M ” 

a 

a 

u 

a 

u 

“N ” 

u 

u 

u 

u 

u 


u 

u 

66 

“ E and G 

66 

u 

66 

66 

“ M 

66 

u 

66 

66 

“ N and P 

66 


FLUSH JOINT CASING. Fig. 18, page 31. 

This casing has perfectly smooth joints, and offers the least possible resistance 
to being pulled out. It is made of extra heavy pipe, threaded in a lathe, and is 
strong and durable, and excellent in every way. It is threaded left-handed to pre¬ 
vent it from unscrewing while the drill is running, and so that it can be “backed off” 
in the hole by a tap screwed to the ordinary drill rods. Casing which is threaded 
right-handed necessitates pinning all joints in the rods, in order to back it off, and 
is sometimes unscrewed by the friction of the rods in drilling. 


Nominal Inside 
Diameter. 
Inches. 

Actual Inside 
Diameter. 
Inches. 

Thickness. 

Inches. 

Actual Outside 
Diameter. 
Inches. 

Weight 

Per Foot. 
Lbs. 

No. of 

SquareThreads 
to Inch. 

2 

1.93 

.22 

2.37 

5.00 

4 

2 % 

2.31 

.28 

2.87 

7.07 

4 

3 

2.89 

.30 

3.50 

10.25 

4 

3 ^ 

3.35 

.32 

4.00 

12.47 

4 

4 

3.81 

.34 

4.50 

14.97 

4 


LENGTH ABOUT 10 FT. PRICES ON APPLICATION. 


PROTECTORS FOR FLUSH JOINT CASING. Fig. 18, page 31. 


Size of Pipe. 2 2^4 3 3/4 4 

Price per pair.$ .40 .52 .65 .78 .90 

DRIVE HEADS AND SHOES. Fig. 6, page 27. 

Size Pipe, inches, 2 2^4 3 3/4 4 4/4 568 

Price each. $5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00 11.25 12.50 15.00 20.00 


REAMERS. See Fig. 16 and Description, on Page 31. 

Besides those described, we make several special styles, with extra long guides, 
extra long followers, etc., applicable to use in special cases. We can furnish any 
of these promptly, from stock or to order. In ordering be sure to specify size of guide, 
size of hole to be reamed, and size of drill-rods to be used with the reamer. 

Prices given on application. 























48 


DIAMOND PROSPECTING CO., CHICAGO. 


RECOVERING TAPS. Made of special Tool Steel, and properly tempered. 
In ordering Taps, state size of rods or casing to be pulled and kind of 
threads on rods or casing by which the Tap is to be lowered. 


Taper-Taps. Right or Left Hand. Fig. 19, page 32. 


Size Rods. 

A 

B E 

M 

N 

Price. 

$13.00 

13.00 11.00 

11.00 

14.00 

Coupling Taps. Right or Left Hand. Fig. 20 

', PAGE 32. 



Size Couplings. 

A 

B E 

M 

N 

Price . 

$3.00 

3-00 3.OO 

3.00 

4.00 

Hollow Taps.- Right or Left Hand. Fig. 21, 

PAGE 32. 



Size Rods.. 

A 

B E 

M 

N 

Price. 

$11.00 

I I.OO 10.00 

10.00 

12.00 

CASING RECOVERING TAPS. Taper. (Same as Taper Rod Recovering Taps.) 

Size Casing, right or left hand . 


2 in. 2in. 

3 in- 

4 in 

Price. 

. $14.00 16.00 

20.00 

3 1 - 00 

BLANK BITS. Fig. 8, page 28, shows bit set 

WITH DIAMONDS. 



Size. 

A 

B E 

M 

N 

Diameter, inches. 

1 Va 

2 iy 2 

1 M 


Price per doz. 

$15.00 

15.00 12.00 

15.0° 

21.00 

Special sizes for casing core barrels furnished at short notice. In order- 

ing special sizes state 

outside and 

inside diameter 

of bit, 

and size 

and kind of casing it is to be used with. 



CORE SHELLS. Fig. 9, page 28. 





Size. 

A 

B E 

M 

N 

Price each. 

- $3.25 

3- 2 5 3-23 

3- 2 5 

5.00 

Special “ No. 663 ” Core Shell. . . 





CORE LIFTERS. With Spring Jaw. 




Size. 


. A 

B 

M 

Price each. 


. # 3 - 5 ° 

3-50 

3-50 

“COSSETTE” CORE LIFTERS. 

With Loose Jaw and Steel Spring. Fig. 

IO, PAGE 28 . 





Size. 


A B 

M 

N 

Price each. 


$3.80 3.80 

3.80 

6.25 

Extra Jaws, each. 


.26 .26 

.26 

.26 

Extra Springs, each. 


.06 .06 

.06 

.06 

“E” spring steel core 

LIFTERS. 




Specially designed for the small ‘ 

E ” Core. 

Price each,. 


$1.00. 


SPECIAL NO. 663 CORE LIFTER. With Inverted Spring Steel Jaws. 
For “N” Rods, used with No. 663 Core Barrell and Shell. 

Price each. 

Extra Spring Jaws, each 


# 7 - 5 ° 

•50 


























DIAMOND PROSPECTING CO., CHICAGO. 


49 


CORE BARRELS. 


Size. A 

B E 

E E 

M 

N 

Length. 10 ft. 

10 ft. 10 ft. 

5 ft. 20 in. 

10 ft. 

10 ft. 

Price each.... $14.00 

20.00 12.50 

10.00 7.00 

14.00 

37 - 5 ° 

SPECIAL NO. 663 CORE 

BARREL. See page 32. 



Core Barrel, with cage, spring piston and wires, each. 


$.. .. 

SETTING BLOCKS for holding Blank Bits 

while Setting 

the Diamonds. 

Size. 

. A 

B E 

M 

N 

Price, each. 

- $1.25 

1.25 1.25 

1.25 

1.50 

DRILL-RODS WITH COUPLINGS. 




. Size. 

A 

B E 

M 

N 

Outside diameters, inches. 

.. .. 154 

I T§- I T« 

13/8 

2 46 

Length, feet. 

.... 10 

10 5 

5 

10 

Weight per 100 ft., boxed. 

.... 340 

38° 360 

250 

55 o 

Price per 100 feet. 

.. .. $69.50 

75.50 72.5O 

60.00 

95.00 

Extra Couplings, each.... 

1.25 

I.25 I.OO 

1.00 

1.50 

Note.—A rods are used with 

A, C and H Dri 

lls; E rods are 

used with E and G 


Drills; N rods are used with N and P Drills. 

BUSHINGS FROM DRILL-RODS TO CASING. 

Any size Rods. Diam. of Casing 2 in. 2^4 3 3/4 4 


Price each. 

$3.00 

3 - 5 ° 

4- 2 5 

5-25 

6-75 

CHOPPING BITS, with two crossed cutting edges, 

Threaded for Drill-Rods. 

AS IN 

Fig. 7, 

Page 27. 

Size of Drill Rod. 

A 

B 

E 

M 

N 

Length, Cutting Edge, inches . 

1 Y\ 

2 

l}4 

1 % 

2 V\ 

Price each. 

$6.25 

7-50 

6.25 

6.25 

I 2.00 


CHOPPING BITS, with single cutting edge. 

In ordering, give size of casing the bit is to be screwed into, or diameter of 
screw and number of threads to inch, as well as length of cutting edge of bit. 


Length of Cutting Edge, inches. 2^ 

3 H 

3 7 /s 

4 3 /s 

\V% 


7*4 

Used inside Casing of nominal 
inside diameter, inches. 3 

3/4 

4 

4 ^ 

5 

6 

8 

Price, each. $6.25 

7.00 

7-25 

7-50 

9.00 

11.25 

15.60 


PIPE CLAMPS. Fig. 17, Page 31. 

Size of Pipe, in. 2 2^4 3 3/4 4 4 /^ 5 5/4 6 8 

Price. $3-oo 3.50 4.00 4.50 5.00 5.50 6.00 6.50 7.00 9.00 

SHEAVE WHEELS, with Strap and Hook. 

Size of Drill. A B H N P 

Price, complete. $10.25 I 7 - 5 ° 


10.25 17.50 30.00 























50 


DIAMOND PROSPECTING CO., CHICAGO. 


DRIVE-CHUCKS. See “L” Fig. 4, 

Page 9. 




Size of Drill. 

A or C B 

E 

H N 

P 

Price, complete. 

$15.60 21.90 

15.60 

i 5 - 6 ° 35 -°° 

45.00 

Extra Jaws. 

3.12 3.12 

3 - 12 

3.12 5.62 

7-50 

SAFETY-CLAMPS. Fig. 12, Page 

29. 




Size of Drill . A or C 

B E or G 

H 

M N 

P 

Price, complete, each. $ 17.00 

50.00 17.00 

17.00 

17.00 50.00 

50.00 

Extra Jaws, stationary 3.12 

7-59 3-i2 

3.12 

3 - 12 7 - 5 o 

7-50 

“ “ swinging.. 5.00 

20.00 5.00 

5.00 

5.00 20.00 

20.00 

LIFTING BALE AND CLEVIS. Fig. 14, page 30. 




Size of Rods. 

. A 

B 

E M N 

P 

Price, each, consisting of Bale and Clevis.. $3.50 

5.00 

3 - 5 ° 3 - 5 ° 5 -°° 

5.00 

LIFTING-SWIVELS OR HOISTING-PLUGS. Fig. ii, Page 29. 


Size of Rods. 

A B 

E 

M 

N 

Price, each. 

$8.00 8.00 

6.00 6.00 

10.00 

WATER-SWIVELS. Fig. 13, Page 

29. 




Size of Rods. 


A 

B E 

M 


Price, each. $10.00 12.00 8.00 8.00 

IMPROVED WATER-SWIVELS. Fig. 15, Page 30. 

Size of Rods. A B N 

Price, each. $10.00 $12.00 $40.00 

HORSE-POWERS. 

By means of a “ Horse-Power” the “ M ” Drill can be used to a depth of 400 
or 500 feet. Price of Horse-Power, with Jack and Belt.$55.00 

FRAME FOR “E” DRILL, SURFACE WORK. See Page 8 and Cut, Page 16. 

This is not necessary to the successful operation of the Drill, but as the “ E ” 
was designed for under-ground prospecting, it is found more convenient to use the 
frame where much surface work has to be done. 

Price of Frame, complete, with Clamps and Bolts for holding Drill to 

Frame and Frame to floor.$70.00 

Weight of Frame about 250 pounds. 

MISCELLANEOUS. 

Besides the above, we can furnish any of the following, promptly, at the lowest 
market rates: Levels, Pressure-Gauges, Hack-Saws, Hammers, Breast-Drills and 
Bits, Screw-Drivers, Tape-Lines, Hose-Clamps, Files, Packing, Waste, Oil-Cans, 
Boiler Fittings, Wire Rope, Shovels, Picks, Axes, Saws, Crowbars, Chisels, Grind¬ 
stones, Lanterns, and all Drill Runners’, Machinists’ and Blacksmiths’ Tools and 
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DIAMOND PROSPECTING CO., CHICAGO. 


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TESTIMONIALS. 


W e give below a number of testimonials, showing the favor with which the 
Sullivan Diamond Prospecting Drills have been received, and the satisfactory 
results of our contract prospecting work. These letters are from widely separated 
parts of the country, where the drills have been used in prospecting for many 
different minerals, in very different kinds of material, and under varying conditions: 


“It” DRILL ON THE VERMILION RANGE. 

• Minnesota Iron Company, Manager’s Office, 

Soudan, Minn., October 1, 1888. 

Messrs. Diamond Prospecting Co., 74 and 76 IVesl Lake St., Chicago, III. 

Gentlemen: Would say in reply to yours of the 27th, that the “ B” Drill has been in almost 
continuous use since its arrival, and has given excellent satisfaction 

Yours truly, D. H. BACON, Manager. 


“N” AND “P” DRILLS IN ILLINOIS AND BRITISH COLUMBIA. 


W. H. Holcomb, Pres. John Kangley, Sup’t., 

Portland, Oregon. Streator, Ill. 

Star Coal Co. 

Streator, III., January 18, 1889. 

Diamond Prospecting Co., Chicago, III. 

Dear Sirs : Answering yours of the 16th, requesting my opinion on the Sullivan Diamond Core 
Drills. Last summer I purchased of you an "N ” and a “P” Drill. I have been using the “N” 
Drill in Northern Illinois, and the “P” Drill in Washington Territory, and also on Vancouver 
Island, B. C., where it is now running. 

I have found the working of these machines to be very satisfactory. They are well built, 
and do their work very efficiently. 

Yours truly, STAR COAL CO., 

John Kangley, Gen. Manager. 




ECONOMY AND SAVING OF CARBON WITH “G” DRILL. 


OFFICE OF 

Republic Iron Co. 

Republic, L. S., Mich., January 18, 1889, 

P. K. Copeland, Esq., Vice-President. 

Dear Sir : Yours of the 16th received. I am sorry that I have not at hand any statistics that 
I could send with this letter, showing the work done by the “G” Drill we purchased of you over 
two years ago. Will say now, that the Drill has been in almost constant use ever since, and is 
still in use and doing excellent work. We have done all of our underground exploring with it, and 
have been very successful in locating ore bodies. It is remarkably easy on carbons; one man sets 
bits and does all the drilling. I showed your letter to Capt. Pascoe, our Mining Superintendent, 
and he said, “Tell him it is the best machine for underground exploring I ever saw. Ours has paid 
for itself ten times over. With this Drill, prospecting can be done underground at less cost than by 
any other way.” Our holes are from 50 to 150 feet deep. 

Yours truly, 

GEO. WILSON, Agent. 

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“E” DRILL IN THE NEW JERSEY IRON MINES. 

OFFICE OF 

West End Iron Company, 

P. O., Valley, Hunterdon Co., N. J. 
West End, N. J., August 24, 1888. 

Diamond Prospecting Co., Chicago, III. 

Dear Sirs : The “ E” Sullivan Diamond Drill, purchased of you last April, has been in con¬ 
stant use, having bored about 1,300 feet through gneiss rock, the holes ranging from 75 to 200 feet deep 
each, and at all angles. Our work has been all underground, and mostly drifts four feet wide by 
six high. 

We have found it all that it is recommended to be; easy to transfer and set up, and simple to 
operate, and has given us entire satisfaction. Very truly yours, 

WEST END IRON CO., O. J. Conley, Supt. 










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DIAMOND PROSPECTING CO., CHICAGO. 


“A” and “ B ” DRIIXS. 

Denver, Col., November 4, 1884. 

F. K. Copeland, Esq., General Agent of the Diamond Prospecting Co., Chicago. 

Dear Sir: Acknowledging receipt of your note of inquiry, I take pleasure in assuring you of my 
entire satisfaction with the work done by your Company with the Sullivan Drill upon lands in 
which I am interested in this State. 

The greatest depth attained was twelve hundred and one-half feet. At this point your “ B ” Drill 
was used, and had I desired you to do so, I have no doubt you could have drilled to a much greater 
depth. At another point where your “A" Drill was employed, a depth of one thousand and seventeen 
feet was attained. At both points the strata varied in hardness, from a very close compact rock to 
unsolidified matter. At five other points drill holes were sunk, ranging from three hundred and fifty 
to something over eight hundred feet in depth. The core removed gave in each case as perfect an 
idea of the geological structure and of the character of the different strata encountered, as could have 
been obtained by sinking a shaft. Very truly yours, CHARLES H. TOLL. 


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“G” DRILL IN DAKOTA. 


Seth Bullock, Prest. 

D. A. McPherson, Sec’y. 

Diamond Prospecting Co., Chicago, III. 


OFFICE OF 

The Iron Hill Mining Company, 
Deadwood, Dakota, January 3, 1838. 


Gentlemen : The Diamond Drill purchased from you by this Company has been in almost 
continuous use for the past fourteen months, and has given complete satisfaction, saving to the 
Company many times its original cost. For defining ore bodies, and prospecting ground, it is cer¬ 
tainly an indispensable adjunct to every well-equipped mine. The entire expense of operating it 
does not exceed $4.25 per diem, and we have run as high as eighty feet in a day through reasonably 
tight ground. The mechanism of your Drill is so simple that almost any man, of fair intelligence, 
can run one after seeing it in operation a few times, and there are no complicated parts to be 
continually getting out of repair. Our Drill is seemingly in as good condition as when purchased, 
and its repair account for the fourteen months that it has been in use does not amount to ten dollars. 

Yours, etc. SETH BULLOCK, President Iron Ili/l Mining Co. 

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MICHIGAN IKON MINES. 


OFFICE OF THE 

Saginaw Mining Co. 

Stoneville, Marquette County, Mich., November 8, 1884. 

F. K. Copeland, Gen. Agt. 

Dear Sir : Yours of October 31st received, and contents noted. In reply would say that we 
have used the Sullivan Core Drilling Machine for two years and a half, and have drilled holes from 
300 to 1,000 feet deep, and through all kinds of ground—some very hard and some quite loose and soft 
—and it has given entire satisfaction in all cases. The last hole we drilled with it was 915 feet vertical, 
and it handled the rods without any difficulty. I can cheerfully recommend it to any person in need 
of drilling machines. Yours truly, NATIONAL IRON MINE, 

Samuel Mitchell, Agent. 


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“ G ” DRILL in JASPER. 


Superintendent’s Office of the West Republic Mining Company, 

Republic, Michigan, September 8, 1886. 

I. K. Copeland, Secretary Diamond Prospecting Co., Chicago, III.: 

Dear Sir: In reply to your favor of August 12th, asking me to state rate of drilling done by the 
“G” drill bought of you, lam pleased to say that the drill has, and is, giving perfect satisfaction. 
Since hearing from you I have kept track of actual drilling done. In ore we have drilled at the rate 
of one inch per minute, running twenty inches in twenty minutes. In jasper we are averaging fif¬ 
teen feet in shift of nine hours. Record of one hole, part ore and part jasper, was 72 feet in 36 
hours, running through 65 feet of jasper and 7 feet of ore. The drill has been a great help to me in 
laying out work, and I am pleased to give you our experience, and hope it will be of service to you. 

Yours truly, J. O. ST. CLAIR, Superintendent. 

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“E" DRILL-FEW REPAIRS. 

OFFICE OF 

Coffin & Warren, 

Duluth Real Estate, Etc., 

Duluth Minn., Dec. 31, 1888. 

Mr. F. K. Copeland, Vice-President, Chicago, III. : 

Dear Sir. I have used one of your smaller sized drills for eight months, and while I regret I 
did not buy a larger size, I am more than satisfied with the drill. The drill has worked day in and 
out with hardly a stop (except when moving), for the whole time, and with hardly a cent expended for 
repairs. Though an “ E ” Drill we have made 19 feet a day (of 24 hours) and worked in every kind 
of rock found on the range, and to our satisfaction. I commend it to all who wish to buy. 

Yours truly, H. W. COFFIN, 

Secretary Consol. Vermil. I. L. Co. 











DIAMOND PROSPECTING CO., CHICAGO. 


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SUPERIORITY OF THE “ K ” DRILL, 

Duluth, Minn., August 19, 1887. 

F. A. Copeland, Secretary, Chicago. 

Dear Sir: Referring to yours of August 10, will say that I believe your 11 E” Drill is the best 
made. I bought it with that belief, and I have not been disappointed. 

Mr. Cole, of lower, Minn., who has given your Drill the severest tests, told me he thought it 
superior to any Drill made. His recommendation would go further than mine. 

Yours truly, G. C. GREENWOOD, 

Secretary and Treasurer D. I. M. d-= D. Co. 
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“B” DRILL IN ILLINOIS COAL FORMATIONS. 


Muddy Valley Mining and Manufacturing Company, 
Post Office, Elkville, III. 

Muddy Valley, III., January 3, 1889. 

Diamond Prospecting Co., Chicago, III. 

Gentlemen: Yours of the 31st received, and in reply would say we have used one of your “B” 
Drills for the last two years, and during that time have done all kinds of work with it; and have 
found it entirely satisfactory in every way. Yours truly, 

MUDDY VALLEY MINING AND MANF’G CO. 


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Per John Forester. 


“E” DRILL IN THE MICHIGAN IRON MINES. 

Pittsburg & Lake Superior Iron Co. 

Joseph Kirkpatrick, Agent. 

Palmer, Marquette Co., Mich., December 31, 1888. 

F. K. Copelai\d, Esq., Vice-President. 

Dear Sir : Your favor of the 29th inst. is at hand. The Drill we purchased from your com¬ 
pany last October has been in active use in our mines ever since. Our superintendent is very well 
pleased with it, and I feel that it would be proper to recommend it to any company desiring to ex¬ 
plore their underground workings, as we are doing Indeed, we think had we purchased a year 
sooner it would long since have paid for itself Our superintendent is now absent at Cleveland, and 
will be home on Friday of this week, and if you desire anything more said I will have him write you. 

Very truly, etc., ' JOS. KIRKPATRICK, Agent. 

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PREFERENCE FOR SULLIVAN DRILLS. 

Copperfield Mining and Smelting Company. 

Works at Copperfield, Vt. 

Mine Contractor’s Office, P. O. West Fairlee, Vt., January 3, 1889. 

C. B. Pice, Treasurer Sullivan Machine Co., Claremont, N. II. 

Dear Sir: I have your favor of Jan. 1, in which you ask if I will express my opinion of the 
Diamond Prospecting Drills made by your company. 

I have used your “ B ” Drill for explorations from the surface, testing for minerals in the Lau- 
rentian Gneisses of New York, and the sandstones, slates and conglomerates of the Cumberland 
Plateau in Tennessee. I have pleasure in saying that its working has been entirely satisfactory to 
me. On account of its excellent design and construction, I have thus far given it my preference over 
other Drills of its class with which I am familiar. 

I take much interest in the signal success of your Underground Prospecting Drill, sizes “E” ' 
and “ G.” If I am not mistaken, the first Drill mad,e for the special work that this style is designed 
for, was at my suggestion. * * * The first hole drilled was at the end of an ordinary sized drift, 

and in a horizontal direction, at a sharp angle to the inclined planes of stratification, to a depth of 
over two hundred feet, conditions purposely selected by me for a trial test of the Drill. The test 
was not only successfully made in ore, and in rock of widely varying degrees of hardness, from pure 
quartz to soft schist, but it gave especial satisfaction from the fact that the man operating the Drill 
was unskilled in diamond drilling, and ran the drill successfully after brief instructions from Mr. 
Ball, your Superintendent. 

With certain changes made by your company, the principal of which was the addition of a 
friction disk to the differential feed, I had in the aggregate many hundred feet of holes bored with 
the Drill while I was in charge of the mines, at a cost per foot that was as surprising as it was grati¬ 
fying to the company. This particular drill has saved to the company many times its cost, in expe¬ 
dition, and in far greater economy of the method over that of drift exploration, and it is still being 
used by the company in proving their ground. 

While I would not knowingly under-estimate the drills of other makers, I can freely say that 
thus far I give yours the preference, not only on account of the excellent work they have done for 
me, but also because they are simple in design and strong in construction, economical in the use of 
steam or compressed air, and do all that you claim for them. 

The promptness and skill with which you meet any special requirement, is an additional reason 
why I can cheerfully refer to you any parties desiring reliable drilling machinery. 

Yours very truly, WM. H. CASE, 

Permanent address, Knoxville, Tenn. Mining Engineer and Contractor. 










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DIAMOND PROSPECTING CO., CHICAGO. 


“ H ” DRILL IN IOWA COAL FORMATIONS. 

Ottumwa & Kirkville Railway Co. 
Kirkville, Iowa, January 14, 1888. 

Mr. F. K. Copeland, V. P. Diamond Prospecting Co., Chicago, III. 

Dear Sir : In reply to your inquiry of December 29th, in regard to the working of the “ H ” 
Diamond Steam Drill that we got from you, would say, that during the past nine months we drilled 
7,675 feet, in fifty-two holes, at an average cost of 98JJ cents per foot. Much of the drilling was 
through very rough material, and hence destructive to carbons. It was in a hilly country, and we 
had to haul fuel and water a considerable distance. The Drill has given perfect satisfaction, and 
not a single day was lost on account of any defect in it, and $25 would cover the cost of all repairs. 

Very truly yours, H. L. WATERMAN, Manager. 

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SATISFACTORY WORKING OF “ II ” DRILL IN ALABAMA. 

Tuskaloosa Coal, Iron and Land Company. 
Tuskaloosa, Ala., November 28, 1887. 

The Diamond Prospecting Co., Chicago, III. 

Gentlemen: In response to your inquiry as to how we are satisfied with the working of the Dia¬ 
mond Drill recently purchased from you, would say that the Drill is satisfactory in every particular. 

The rate of speed has been very good, most of the time in very hard formations, and we have 
reached a depth of more than a thousand feet without a break or hitch in the machine. 

Yours truly, J. W. CASTLEMAN, Secretary. 

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ADVANTAGE OF A CORE DRILL. 


Sparta, Tenn., April 20, 1887. 

Mr. F. K. Copeland, Chicago, III. 

Dear Sir: * * * I am very much pleased at the working of the Drill, and 

don’t see how we could have worked to an advantage without the knowledge of our mines which 
its core has given us. We are expecting coal every day. Yours truly, 

J. M. OVERTON, 

Manager Bon Air Coal Co. 


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“A” AND -‘G” IN COLORADO. 

Colorado Fuel Co. 

J. A. Kebler, Gen. Manager. 1657 Larimer St. 

Denver, Colo., January 22, 1889. 

Diamond Prospecting Co., 74 and 76 IV. Lake St., Chicago, III. 

Dear Sir : For the past three years we have used your Diamond Drills, under many varying 
and difficult conditions—in one case packing a “G” Drill several miles on mule back—and all sizes 
have given satisfaction in every instance. We have one of your “A” Drills in constant use, and 
expect soon to purchase another. Yours truly, 

J. A. Kebler, 

Gen. Manager. 


CONTRACT PROSPECTING. 


ARTESIAN WELL DRILLING. 

Denver, Col., December 1, 1884. 

Mr. F. K. Copeland, Secretary Diamond Prospecting Co., Chicago, III. 

Dear Sir: Your letter, relative to the work done by you with the Sullivan Diamond Drill in 
sinking a well for Mr. L. C. Rockwell and myself on Grant Avenue last winter, duly received. 
During the progress of the work, I had occasion to watch the working of the Drill very closely, and 
was much pleased with it. 

There were a number of difficulties to overcome in this well. In the first place, the drift deposit 
was very heavy—something over ninety feet, composed of a mixture of sand, gravel and bowlders; 
and at a depth of a little over three hundred feet, at the point where the first flow was reached, there 
was a formation that caved badly. In spite of these, however, the well was successfully sunk to a 
depth of six hundred and seventy-three feet, and cased with four-inch casing. The work was done to 
our entire satisfaction. 

I am convinced that artesian wells can be sunk in a satisfactory manner with a Sullivan Dia¬ 
mond Drill. Yours truly, 


C. FERRIS. 









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superintendent’s office, 
WHITEBREASt FUEL Co. 

(Illinois Department.) 

Ladd, Illinois, September 25, 1888. 

Diamond Prospecting Co., Chicago, III. 

Gentlemen : Regarding the accuracy of the record made in drilling for us with a Sullivan 
Diamond Drill, would say, that we thoroughly tested the results obtained by your machine, by 
actually mining under a dozen holes, or more, drilled by you, and we have always found the reports 
furnished perfectly reliable, the widest variation having been an inch between the thickness of the 
coal reported by you and that proved by us by actual mining. 

We have used the Sullivan Diamond Drill for the past four years, and under all kinds of 
circumstances, and have found it rapid, accurate and satisfactory, and a reliable, efficient and speedy 
means for developing coal property. 

We make this statement unqualifiedly, having had unusual opportunities for verifying the results 
obtained with this machine. Yours truly, 

T. J. PHILLIPS, 

General Superintendent. 


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OFFICE OF 

Eldon Coal and Mining Company, 
Ottumwa, Iowa, November 14, 1884. 

To Whom it May Concern: 

I have had the Diamond Prospecting Company, of Chicago, to do a large amount of prospecting 
for me, and I take pleasure in recommending them as thoroughly honest and efficient. 

O. M. LADD. 

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Douglas County Roller Mills, 

J. B. Wamsley, Prop. 

Tuscola, III., December 11, 1885. 

To Whom it may Concern: 

We, the undersigned, do hereby recommend the Diamond Prospecting Co., of Chicago, Illinois, 
for their ability and faithfulness in fulfilling, in every respect, their agreement and contract to pros¬ 
pect for coal at Tuscola, Illinois, to the depth of 1,000 feet, reaching the depth of 980 feet, and only 
stopping then by the order of the committee. We do further heartily recommend their work, it hav¬ 
ing been satisfactory in every particular. 


J. B. Wamsley, 

T. W. Tyler, 
Frank E. Loose, V 
John L. Goff, 

Jos. J. Knox. 


Committee. 


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The Thayer Gas and Mining Co. 
Thayer, Kansas, January 1, 1887. 

To Whom it may Concern: 

On the 14th September, 1886, The Thayer Gas and Mining Co., of Thayer, Kansas, contracted 
with the Diamond Prospecting Co., of Chicago, Illinois, for sinking a test or prospect hole at this 
place. Work was promptly commenced and continued until a depth of 1,000 feet had been reached. 
Owing to the use of the most perfect working machinery, the employment of skilled mechanics, and 
the careful manner in which the work was performed, our company was enabled to procure a Core 
giving us fair and satisfactory information as to the strata through which the drill passed. We take 
pleasure in recommending the management of the Diamond Prospecting Co. as worthy of con¬ 
fidence. Q. M. KELLOGG, Sec'y. 

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Mt. Vernon, III., December 8, 1886. 

We hereby certify that the Diamond Prospecting Company, of Chicago, Illinois, which has been 
employed by the Citizens’ Prospecting Committee, and afterwards by the city of Mt. Vernon, Ill., to 
prospect for coal, has done its work successfully, and to the satisfaction of all concerned. Its charges 
for work are reasonable, and its employes are noticeably gentlemanly and courteous in their dealings 
with the public. 

S. H. Watson, j 

L. F. M. Ward, J- Prospecting Committee. 

Geo. B. Leonard. \ 

M. M. Goodale, / ^ , r ,/ r / 

TT . - Committee for the City. 

W. W. Price. j ' 















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